Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem vs Shippensburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
Shippensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem Shippensburg, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg Area MS Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,627 | #271 of 521 |
| National rank | #9171 of 50,301 | #5711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 132 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | Shippensburg | Shippensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 59.0).
- •Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 58.5%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.0).
- •Shippensburg Area MS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 132.
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 Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem better than Shippensburg Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem ranks higher (73.1 vs 59.0 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 Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem and Shippensburg Area MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shippensburg and Shippensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem: 132. Shippensburg Area MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem and Shippensburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem is 479th of 1,627 and Shippensburg Area MS is 271st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).