Franklin Regional MS vs University Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Regional MS
Murrysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
University Park El Sch
Monroeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
328 students
| Measure | Franklin Regional MS Murrysville, Pennsylvania | University Park El Sch Monroeville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 521 | #597 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #967 of 15,369 | #12242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 771 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 82% |
| city | Murrysville | Monroeville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Regional MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 68.7).
- •University Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •University Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 93.6%).
- •Franklin Regional MS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Franklin Regional MS is the larger school with 771 students compared with 328.
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 Franklin Regional MS better than University Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Regional MS ranks higher (83.4 vs 68.7 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 Franklin Regional MS and University Park El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Murrysville and Monroeville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Regional MS: 771. University Park El Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Regional MS and University Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Regional MS is 51st of 521 and University Park El Sch is 597th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).