Glenside El Sch vs Muhlenberg HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
Muhlenberg HS
Reading · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,166 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg HS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 1,627 | #470 of 618 |
| National rank | #45154 of 50,301 | #9842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 19.5).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.3% vs 100.8%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.4).
- •Muhlenberg HS is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 261.
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 Glenside El Sch better than Muhlenberg HS?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg HS ranks higher (44.4 vs 19.5 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 Glenside El Sch and Muhlenberg HS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 261. Muhlenberg HS: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Muhlenberg HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 1457th of 1,627 and Muhlenberg HS is 470th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).