Highland El Sch vs Margaret Ross El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland El Sch
Ambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Margaret Ross El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students
| Measure | Highland El Sch Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Margaret Ross El Sch Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,627 | #532 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #41206 of 50,301 | #10455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 284 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.4% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Ambridge | Aliquippa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Ross El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 25.8).
- •Margaret Ross El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Margaret Ross El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Margaret Ross El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 107.4%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Highland El Sch is the larger school with 284 students compared with 185.
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 Highland El Sch better than Margaret Ross El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Ross El Sch ranks higher (71.2 vs 25.8 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 Highland El Sch and Margaret Ross El Sch?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Aliquippa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland El Sch: 284. Margaret Ross El Sch: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland El Sch and Margaret Ross El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch is 1360th of 1,627 and Margaret Ross El Sch is 532nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).