Grove City Area MS vs Slippery Rock Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove City Area MS
Grove City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Slippery Rock Area El Sch
Slippery Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Grove City Area MS Grove City, Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock Area El Sch Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 521 | #503 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3549 of 15,369 | #9816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 442 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| city | Grove City | Slippery Rock |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slippery Rock Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.0).
- •Slippery Rock Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Slippery Rock Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Grove City Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 48.1%).
- •Grove City Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Slippery Rock Area El Sch is the larger school with 453 students compared with 442.
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 Grove City Area MS better than Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Slippery Rock Area El Sch ranks higher (72.2 vs 69.0 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 Grove City Area MS and Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Grove City and Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove City Area MS: 442. Slippery Rock Area El Sch: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove City Area MS and Slippery Rock Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Grove City Area MS is 165th of 521 and Slippery Rock Area El Sch is 503rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).