Farmdale El Sch vs Mountville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
Mountville El Sch
Mountville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
| Measure | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Mountville El Sch Mountville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,627 | #1021 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19353 of 50,301 | #25646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 489 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Mount Joy | Mountville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmdale El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 49.3).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Mountville El Sch is the larger school with 552 students compared with 489.
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 Farmdale El Sch better than Mountville El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Farmdale El Sch ranks higher (58.3 vs 49.3 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 Farmdale El Sch and Mountville El Sch?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Mountville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmdale El Sch: 489. Mountville El Sch: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmdale El Sch and Mountville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 and Mountville El Sch is 1021st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).