Hereford El Sch vs Shoemaker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford El Sch
Hereford · Public elementary · Grades K–3
504 students
Shoemaker El Sch
Macungie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Hereford El Sch Hereford, Pennsylvania | Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,627 | #270 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16789 of 50,301 | #3974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| city | Hereford | Macungie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 62.0).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 49.8%).
- •Hereford El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Shoemaker El Sch is the larger school with 537 students compared with 504.
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 Hereford El Sch better than Shoemaker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker El Sch ranks higher (81.9 vs 62.0 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 Hereford El Sch and Shoemaker El Sch?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Macungie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford El Sch: 504. Shoemaker El Sch: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford El Sch and Shoemaker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hereford El Sch is 747th of 1,627 and Shoemaker El Sch is 270th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).