Fritz El Sch vs Gerald G Huesken MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fritz El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Gerald G Huesken MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Fritz El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Gerald G Huesken MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,627 | #203 of 521 |
| National rank | #12574 of 50,301 | #4194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fritz El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 65.9).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Fritz El Sch does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 56.1%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 526.
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 Fritz El Sch better than Gerald G Huesken MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fritz El Sch ranks higher (68.2 vs 65.9 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 Fritz El Sch and Gerald G Huesken MS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fritz El Sch: 526. Gerald G Huesken MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fritz El Sch and Gerald G Huesken MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fritz El Sch is 612th of 1,627 and Gerald G Huesken MS is 203rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).