Founders Hall Middle Sch vs Francis McClure El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Hall Middle Sch
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Francis McClure El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania | Francis McClure El Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 521 | #1299 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12836 of 15,369 | #38327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 104.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 29% |
| city | McKeesport | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis McClure El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 25.1).
- •Francis McClure El Sch does better on math proficiency (29% vs 13%).
- •Francis McClure El Sch does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 104.2%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Francis McClure El Sch is the larger school with 668 students compared with 642.
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 Founders Hall Middle Sch better than Francis McClure El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Francis McClure El Sch ranks higher (30.3 vs 25.1 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 Founders Hall Middle Sch and Francis McClure El Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Hall Middle Sch: 642. Francis McClure El Sch: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Hall Middle Sch and Francis McClure El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Founders Hall Middle Sch is 468th of 521 and Francis McClure El Sch is 1299th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).