Glenside El Sch vs Northwest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 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
Northwest El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
496 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Northwest El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 1,627 | #1414 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45154 of 50,301 | #43668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 261 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 101.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.5).
- •Northwest El Sch does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Northwest El Sch does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.8% vs 101.6%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Northwest El Sch is the larger school with 496 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 Northwest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest El Sch ranks higher (21.9 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 Northwest El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 261. Northwest El Sch: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Northwest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 1457th of 1,627 and Northwest El Sch is 1414th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).