Glenside El Sch vs Northwest MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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 MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
821 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Northwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 1,627 | #513 of 521 |
| National rank | #45154 of 50,301 | #14940 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 261 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 11.7).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Northwest MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 100.8%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest MS is the larger school with 821 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (19.5 vs 11.7 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 MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 261. Northwest MS: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Northwest MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 1457th of 1,627 and Northwest MS is 513th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).