Foster El Sch vs Mellon MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 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
Mellon MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Mellon MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,627 | #10 of 521 |
| National rank | #603 of 50,301 | #240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 69% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.9 vs 90.8).
- •Foster El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 13.8%).
- •Mellon MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Mellon MS is the larger school with 661 students compared with 304.
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 Mellon MS?
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 Mellon MS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El Sch: 304. Mellon MS: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El Sch and Mellon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Foster El Sch is 48th of 1,627 and Mellon MS is 10th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).