Heights Terrace El/MS vs Muhlenberg El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 61 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
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–3
1,241 students
| Measure | Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg El Ctr Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,627 | #1204 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46597 of 50,301 | #33527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,241 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| city | Hazleton | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 17.0).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 97.9%).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,236.
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 Muhlenberg El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg El Ctr ranks higher (37.7 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 Muhlenberg El Ctr?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Hazleton and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Terrace El/MS: 1,236. Muhlenberg El Ctr: 1,241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Terrace El/MS and Muhlenberg El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Heights Terrace El/MS is 1505th of 1,627 and Muhlenberg El Ctr is 1204th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).