G A R MS vs Heights/Murray El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 842 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G A R MS
Wilkes-Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,101 students
Heights/Murray El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
| Measure | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Heights/Murray El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 521 | #1618 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14947 of 15,369 | #49880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,101 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 8% |
| city | Wilkes-Barre | Wilkes Barre |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G A R MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.6 vs 8.0).
- •G A R MS does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •G A R MS does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •G A R MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 100.6%).
- •Heights/Murray El Sch does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.2).
- •G A R MS is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 838.
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 G A R MS better than Heights/Murray El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), G A R MS ranks higher (11.6 vs 8.0 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 G A R MS and Heights/Murray El Sch?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes Barre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G A R MS: 1,101. Heights/Murray El Sch: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G A R MS and Heights/Murray El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
G A R MS is 514th of 521 and Heights/Murray El Sch is 1618th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).