Highlands El Sch vs Stewart El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students
Stewart El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
| Measure | Highlands El Sch Tarentum, Pennsylvania | Stewart El Sch Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,627 | #544 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31457 of 50,301 | #10910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 559 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Tarentum | Lower Burrell |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stewart El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 40.7).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 104.7%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Highlands El Sch is the larger school with 559 students compared with 259.
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 Highlands El Sch better than Stewart El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Stewart El Sch ranks higher (70.6 vs 40.7 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 Highlands El Sch and Stewart El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tarentum and Lower Burrell in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands El Sch: 559. Stewart El Sch: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands El Sch and Stewart El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands El Sch is 1156th of 1,627 and Stewart El Sch is 544th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).