Hampden El Sch vs Mountain View 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.
Hampden El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Mountain View MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
| Measure | Hampden El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mountain View MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,627 | #85 of 521 |
| National rank | #4359 of 50,301 | #1586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 1,403 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 79.4).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Hampden El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 29.6%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Mountain View MS is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 538.
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 Hampden El Sch better than Mountain View MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden El Sch ranks higher (81.1 vs 79.4 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 Hampden El Sch and Mountain View MS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampden El Sch: 538. Mountain View MS: 1,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampden El Sch and Mountain View MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hampden El Sch is 286th of 1,627 and Mountain View MS is 85th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).