Hazleton El/MS vs Heights Terrace El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazleton El/MS
Hazleton · Public middle · Grades 3–8
895 students
Heights Terrace El/MS
Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,236 students
| Measure | Hazleton El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania | Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 521 | #1505 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14402 of 15,369 | #46597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 895 | 1,236 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 1,236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Hazleton | Hazleton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Hazleton El/MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.2).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 895.
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 Hazleton El/MS better than Heights Terrace El/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 Hazleton El/MS and Heights Terrace El/MS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hazleton and Hazleton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazleton El/MS: 895. Heights Terrace El/MS: 1,236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazleton El/MS and Heights Terrace El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hazleton El/MS is 502nd of 521 and Heights Terrace El/MS is 1505th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).