Freeport Area MS vs Steel Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeport Area MS
Sarver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Steel Valley MS
Munhall · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
| Measure | Freeport Area MS Sarver, Pennsylvania | Steel Valley MS Munhall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 521 | #449 of 521 |
| National rank | #1599 of 15,369 | #11991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 428 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 19% |
| city | Sarver | Munhall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 29.7).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on math proficiency (60% vs 19%).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 43%).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 98.8%).
- •Steel Valley MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.8).
- •Steel Valley MS is the larger school with 429 students compared with 428.
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 Freeport Area MS better than Steel Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport Area MS ranks higher (79.3 vs 29.7 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 Freeport Area MS and Steel Valley MS?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Munhall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeport Area MS: 428. Steel Valley MS: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeport Area MS and Steel Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeport Area MS is 86th of 521 and Steel Valley MS is 449th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).