Francis D Raub MS vs South Mountain MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis D Raub MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
South Mountain MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Francis D Raub MS Allentown, Pennsylvania | South Mountain MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 521 | #477 of 521 |
| National rank | #14872 of 15,369 | #13278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mountain MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 12.3).
- •South Mountain MS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100.2%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •South Mountain MS is the larger school with 972 students compared with 876.
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 Francis D Raub MS better than South Mountain MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Mountain MS ranks higher (22.8 vs 12.3 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 Francis D Raub MS and South Mountain MS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis D Raub MS: 876. South Mountain MS: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis D Raub MS and South Mountain MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis D Raub MS is 512th of 521 and South Mountain MS is 477th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).