Fannett-Metal MS vs Shade Gap El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fannett-Metal MS
Willow Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students
Shade Gap El Sch
Shade Gap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
90 students
| Measure | Fannett-Metal MS Willow Hill, Pennsylvania | Shade Gap El Sch Shade Gap, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 521 | #1009 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12297 of 15,369 | #25192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 70 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 70 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.6% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| city | Willow Hill | Shade Gap |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shade Gap El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 28.0).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 108.6%).
- •Fannett-Metal MS does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 11.3).
- •Shade Gap El Sch is the larger school with 90 students compared with 70.
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 Fannett-Metal MS better than Shade Gap El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shade Gap El Sch ranks higher (50.0 vs 28.0 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 Fannett-Metal MS and Shade Gap El Sch?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Willow Hill and Shade Gap in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fannett-Metal MS: 70. Shade Gap El Sch: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fannett-Metal MS and Shade Gap El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fannett-Metal MS is 456th of 521 and Shade Gap El Sch is 1009th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).