Fairview El Sch vs G A R MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview El Sch
Mountaintop · Public elementary · Grades K–6
612 students
G A R MS
Wilkes-Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,101 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Mountaintop, Pennsylvania | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,627 | #514 of 521 |
| National rank | #9301 of 50,301 | #14947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 1,101 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 1,101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 9% |
| city | Mountaintop | Wilkes-Barre |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 11.6).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 9%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 96.8%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •G A R MS is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 612.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairview El Sch better than G A R MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview El Sch ranks higher (72.9 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairview El Sch and G A R MS?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Mountaintop and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 612. G A R MS: 1,101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and G A R MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 483rd of 1,627 and G A R MS is 514th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).