Fountain Hill El Sch vs Nitschmann MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Hill El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Nitschmann MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Fountain Hill El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Nitschmann MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1274 of 1,627 | #275 of 521 |
| National rank | #36974 of 50,301 | #5784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nitschmann MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 32.4).
- •Nitschmann MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Nitschmann MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Nitschmann MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Nitschmann MS is the larger school with 731 students compared with 530.
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 Fountain Hill El Sch better than Nitschmann MS?
On the Success Index (US), Nitschmann MS ranks higher (58.6 vs 32.4 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 Fountain Hill El Sch and Nitschmann MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Hill El Sch: 530. Nitschmann MS: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Hill El Sch and Nitschmann MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fountain Hill El Sch is 1274th of 1,627 and Nitschmann MS is 275th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).