Hopewell El Sch vs Tamaqua Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopewell El Sch
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 5–6
489 students
Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Hopewell El Sch Oxford, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua Area MS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 521 | #327 of 521 |
| National rank | #6563 of 15,369 | #7399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.3% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 36% |
| city | Oxford | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 51.2).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 103.3%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Hopewell El Sch is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
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 Hopewell El Sch better than Tamaqua Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell El Sch ranks higher (55.0 vs 51.2 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 Hopewell El Sch and Tamaqua Area MS?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopewell El Sch: 489. Tamaqua Area MS: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopewell El Sch and Tamaqua Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hopewell El Sch is 302nd of 521 and Tamaqua Area MS is 327th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).