Gray's Woods El Sch vs Park Forest MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Woods El Sch
Port Matilda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Park Forest MS
State College · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Gray's Woods El Sch Port Matilda, Pennsylvania | Park Forest MS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,627 | #29 of 521 |
| National rank | #3946 of 50,301 | #603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Port Matilda | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Forest MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 81.9).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Park Forest MS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 15.1%).
- •Gray's Woods El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Park Forest MS is the larger school with 822 students compared with 356.
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 Gray's Woods El Sch better than Park Forest MS?
On the Success Index (US), Park Forest MS ranks higher (86.4 vs 81.9 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 Gray's Woods El Sch and Park Forest MS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Port Matilda and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Woods El Sch: 356. Park Forest MS: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Woods El Sch and Park Forest MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gray's Woods El Sch is 267th of 1,627 and Park Forest MS is 29th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).