Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center vs Union Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
736 students
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
| Measure | Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center New Castle, Pennsylvania | Union Area MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1419 of 1,627 | #355 of 521 |
| National rank | #43900 of 50,301 | #8279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.7% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 21.5).
- •Union Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 105.7%).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is the larger school with 736 students compared with 174.
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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center better than Union Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Union Area MS ranks higher (47.1 vs 21.5 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 Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Union Area MS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center: 736. Union Area MS: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center and Union Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center is 1419th of 1,627 and Union Area MS is 355th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).