Gwyn-Nor El Sch vs Penndale MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
North Wales · Public elementary · Grades K–6
663 students
Penndale MS
Lansdale · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,171 students
| Measure | Gwyn-Nor El Sch North Wales, Pennsylvania | Penndale MS Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,627 | #189 of 521 |
| National rank | #8193 of 50,301 | #3958 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 663 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| city | North Wales | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwyn-Nor El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 67.2).
- •Gwyn-Nor El Sch does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Gwyn-Nor El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Gwyn-Nor El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Penndale MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Penndale MS is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 663.
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 Gwyn-Nor El Sch better than Penndale MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gwyn-Nor El Sch ranks higher (74.6 vs 67.2 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 Gwyn-Nor El Sch and Penndale MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Wales and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwyn-Nor El Sch: 663. Penndale MS: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwyn-Nor El Sch and Penndale MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gwyn-Nor El Sch is 446th of 1,627 and Penndale MS is 189th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).