Hance El Sch vs Pine-Richland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hance El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
406 students
Pine-Richland MS
Gibsonia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
| Measure | Hance El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania | Pine-Richland MS Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,627 | #9 of 521 |
| National rank | #1218 of 50,301 | #207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 406 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 68% |
| city | Gibsonia | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine-Richland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 88.3).
- •Hance El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •Hance El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Pine-Richland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 7.9%).
- •Pine-Richland MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Pine-Richland MS is the larger school with 703 students compared with 406.
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 Hance El Sch better than Pine-Richland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pine-Richland MS ranks higher (91.3 vs 88.3 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 Hance El Sch and Pine-Richland MS?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Gibsonia and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hance El Sch: 406. Pine-Richland MS: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hance El Sch and Pine-Richland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hance El Sch is 90th of 1,627 and Pine-Richland MS is 9th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).