Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS vs McNichols Plaza
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS
Scranton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
| Measure | Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS Scranton, Pennsylvania | McNichols Plaza Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,627 | #1315 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11384 of 50,301 | #38816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 384 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 109.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 29.6).
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 109.5%).
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS is the larger school with 384 students compared with 317.
- •Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS is a charter school while McNichols Plaza is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS better than McNichols Plaza?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS ranks higher (69.9 vs 29.6 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 Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS and McNichols Plaza?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS: 384. McNichols Plaza: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS and McNichols Plaza rank in Pennsylvania?
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS is 566th of 1,627 and McNichols Plaza is 1315th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).