Gateway MS vs Penn Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 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
Penn Hills El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,228 students
| Measure | Gateway MS Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 521 | #1294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,369 | #38036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Monroeville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 30.8).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Gateway MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Gateway MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.8%).
- •Gateway MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Penn Hills El Sch is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 1,017.
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 Penn Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway MS ranks higher (44.0 vs 30.8 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 Penn Hills El Sch?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Monroeville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway MS: 1,017. Penn Hills El Sch: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway MS and Penn Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gateway MS is 376th of 521 and Penn Hills El Sch is 1294th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).