Gateway MS vs Muhlenberg Jr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 325 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway MS
Monroeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,017 students
Muhlenberg Jr HS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,016 students
| Measure | Gateway MS Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg Jr HS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 521 | #489 of 521 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,369 | #13976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 21% |
| city | Monroeville | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 18.8).
- •Gateway MS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Gateway MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Muhlenberg Jr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.6%).
- •Gateway MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Gateway MS is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,016.
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 Gateway MS better than Muhlenberg Jr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway MS ranks higher (44.0 vs 18.8 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 Gateway MS and Muhlenberg Jr HS?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Monroeville and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway MS: 1,017. Muhlenberg Jr HS: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway MS and Muhlenberg Jr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gateway MS is 376th of 521 and Muhlenberg Jr HS is 489th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).