Foster El Sch vs Markham El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Markham El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Markham El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,627 | #52 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #603 of 50,301 | #645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.9 vs 90.7).
- •Markham El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Markham El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 12.2%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Foster El Sch is the larger school with 304 students compared with 296.
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 Foster El Sch better than Markham 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 Foster El Sch and Markham El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El Sch: 304. Markham El Sch: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El Sch and Markham El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Foster El Sch is 48th of 1,627 and Markham El Sch is 52nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).