Hamilton El Sch vs Wheatland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Wheatland MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Hamilton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Wheatland MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 1,627 | #457 of 521 |
| National rank | #40320 of 50,301 | #12330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 27.9).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Wheatland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Wheatland MS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.9).
- •Wheatland MS is the larger school with 453 students compared with 339.
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 Wheatland MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamilton El Sch and Wheatland MS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton El Sch: 339. Wheatland MS: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton El Sch and Wheatland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamilton El Sch is 1348th of 1,627 and Wheatland MS is 457th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).