Forest Hills El Sch vs Portage Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills El Sch
Sidman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
994 students
Portage Area El Sch
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Forest Hills El Sch Sidman, Pennsylvania | Portage Area El Sch Portage, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,627 | #816 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24044 of 50,301 | #19315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 994 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Sidman | Portage |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 51.6).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 103%).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Forest Hills El Sch is the larger school with 994 students compared with 401.
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 Forest Hills El Sch better than Portage Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Area El Sch ranks higher (58.4 vs 51.6 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 Forest Hills El Sch and Portage Area El Sch?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Portage in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills El Sch: 994. Portage Area El Sch: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills El Sch and Portage Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills El Sch is 979th of 1,627 and Portage Area El Sch is 816th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).