Hanover El Sch vs Nitschmann MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
Nitschmann MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Hanover El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Nitschmann MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,627 | #275 of 521 |
| National rank | #5364 of 50,301 | #5784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 58.6).
- •Hanover El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Hanover El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 48.8%).
- •Hanover El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Nitschmann MS is the larger school with 731 students compared with 205.
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 Hanover El Sch better than Nitschmann MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover El Sch ranks higher (79.3 vs 58.6 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 Hanover El Sch and Nitschmann MS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover El Sch: 205. Nitschmann MS: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover El Sch and Nitschmann MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hanover El Sch is 334th of 1,627 and Nitschmann MS is 275th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).