Highlands MS vs Stewart El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
Stewart El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
| Measure | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | Stewart El Sch Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 521 | #544 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9510 of 15,369 | #10910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 575 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Natrona Heights | Lower Burrell |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stewart El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 41.4).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Stewart El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.4).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands MS better than Stewart El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Stewart El Sch ranks higher (70.6 vs 41.4 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 MS and Stewart El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Natrona Heights and Lower Burrell in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands MS: 575. Stewart El Sch: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands MS and Stewart El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands MS is 391st of 521 and Stewart El Sch is 544th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).