Hillside El Sch vs Valley Forge MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside El Sch
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
Valley Forge MS
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,186 students
| Measure | Hillside El Sch Berwyn, Pennsylvania | Valley Forge MS Wayne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,627 | #21 of 521 |
| National rank | #163 of 50,301 | #454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 425 | 1,186 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 66% |
| city | Berwyn | Wayne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 88.1).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Valley Forge MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 8.7%).
- •Hillside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Valley Forge MS is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 425.
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 Hillside El Sch better than Valley Forge MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El Sch ranks higher (94.2 vs 88.1 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 Hillside El Sch and Valley Forge MS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Wayne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside El Sch: 425. Valley Forge MS: 1,186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside El Sch and Valley Forge MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillside El Sch is 9th of 1,627 and Valley Forge MS is 21st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).