Howard El Sch vs Shade Gap El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard El Sch
Howard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
87 students
Shade Gap El Sch
Shade Gap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
90 students
| Measure | Howard El Sch Howard, Pennsylvania | Shade Gap El Sch Shade Gap, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 1,627 | #1009 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2898 of 50,301 | #25192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 87 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Howard | Shade Gap |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 50.0).
- •Howard El Sch does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Howard El Sch does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 54.5%).
- •Howard El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 53.3%).
- •Howard El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Shade Gap El Sch is the larger school with 90 students compared with 87.
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 Howard El Sch better than Shade Gap El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Howard El Sch ranks higher (84.0 vs 50.0 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 Howard El Sch and Shade Gap El Sch?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Howard and Shade Gap in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard El Sch: 87. Shade Gap El Sch: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard El Sch and Shade Gap El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Howard El Sch is 215th of 1,627 and Shade Gap El Sch is 1009th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).