Green Ridge El Sch vs Silver Spring El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Ridge El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
474 students
Silver Spring El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Green Ridge El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Silver Spring El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #342 of 1,627 | #397 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5727 of 50,301 | #7225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Ridge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 76.2).
- •Green Ridge El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Green Ridge El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Green Ridge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 30.9%).
- •Green Ridge El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Silver Spring El Sch is the larger school with 528 students compared with 474.
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 Green Ridge El Sch better than Silver Spring El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Green Ridge El Sch ranks higher (78.7 vs 76.2 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 Green Ridge El Sch and Silver Spring El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Ridge El Sch: 474. Silver Spring El Sch: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Ridge El Sch and Silver Spring El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Green Ridge El Sch is 342nd of 1,627 and Silver Spring El Sch is 397th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).