Gwynedd Square El Sch vs Penndale MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Lansdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
Penndale MS
Lansdale · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,171 students
| Measure | Gwynedd Square El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania | Penndale MS Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,627 | #189 of 521 |
| National rank | #1752 of 50,301 | #3958 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 610 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 43% |
| city | Lansdale | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 67.2).
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 46.2%).
- •Penndale MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Penndale MS is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 610.
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 Gwynedd Square El Sch better than Penndale MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gwynedd Square El Sch ranks higher (86.7 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 Gwynedd Square El Sch and Penndale MS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lansdale and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwynedd Square El Sch: 610. Penndale MS: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwynedd Square El Sch and Penndale MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gwynedd Square El Sch is 133rd of 1,627 and Penndale MS is 189th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).