Hamilton El Sch vs Lamberton MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
Lamberton MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Hamilton El Sch Carlisle, Pennsylvania | Lamberton MS Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,627 | #262 of 521 |
| National rank | #34180 of 50,301 | #5499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamberton MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 36.7).
- •Lamberton MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Lamberton MS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Lamberton MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 68.6%).
- •Lamberton MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Lamberton MS is the larger school with 583 students compared with 388.
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 Hamilton El Sch better than Lamberton MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lamberton MS ranks higher (59.9 vs 36.7 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 Hamilton El Sch and Lamberton MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton El Sch: 388. Lamberton MS: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton El Sch and Lamberton MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamilton El Sch is 1218th of 1,627 and Lamberton MS is 262nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).