Heights Terrace El/MS vs McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Terrace El/MS
Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,236 students
McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS
McAdoo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
900 students
| Measure | Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania | McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS McAdoo, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,627 | #1460 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46597 of 50,301 | #45233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,236 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Hazleton | McAdoo |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 17.0).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.8%).
- •McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.2).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 900.
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 Heights Terrace El/MS better than McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS ranks higher (19.4 vs 17.0 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 Heights Terrace El/MS and McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hazleton and McAdoo in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Terrace El/MS: 1,236. McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Terrace El/MS and McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Heights Terrace El/MS is 1505th of 1,627 and McAdoo-Kelayres El/MS is 1460th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).