Hoover El Sch vs Jefferson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Jefferson MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,627 | #5 of 521 |
| National rank | #1303 of 50,301 | #119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 88.0).
- •Hoover El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 18.6%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Jefferson MS is the larger school with 621 students compared with 285.
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 Hoover El Sch better than Jefferson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 88.0 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 Hoover El Sch and Jefferson MS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover El Sch: 285. Jefferson MS: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover El Sch and Jefferson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hoover El Sch is 99th of 1,627 and Jefferson MS is 5th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).