Heights Terrace El/MS vs Penn Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 328 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
Penn Hills El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,228 students
| Measure | Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,627 | #1294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46597 of 50,301 | #38036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | Hazleton | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 17.0).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 100.8%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.2).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 1,228.
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 Penn Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Hills El Sch ranks higher (30.8 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 Penn Hills El Sch?
About 328 km in a straight line, between Hazleton and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Terrace El/MS: 1,236. Penn Hills El Sch: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Terrace El/MS and Penn Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Heights Terrace El/MS is 1505th of 1,627 and Penn Hills El Sch is 1294th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).