Fairview El Sch vs Rice El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.8 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
Rice El Sch
Mountain Top · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Mountaintop, Pennsylvania | Rice El Sch Mountain Top, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,627 | #513 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9301 of 50,301 | #9958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 612 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Mountaintop | Mountain Top |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 72.0).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Rice El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 26.3%).
- •Rice El Sch does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.7).
- •Rice El Sch is the larger school with 735 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 Rice El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairview El Sch and Rice El Sch?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Mountaintop and Mountain Top in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 612. Rice El Sch: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and Rice El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 483rd of 1,627 and Rice El Sch is 513th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).