Howe El Sch vs Mellon 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.
Howe El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Mellon MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Howe El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Mellon MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #114 of 1,627 | #10 of 521 |
| National rank | #1507 of 50,301 | #240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mellon MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 87.4).
- •Howe El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Mellon MS does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Mellon MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.1%).
- •Mellon MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Mellon MS is the larger school with 661 students compared with 398.
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 Howe El Sch better than Mellon MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mellon MS ranks higher (90.8 vs 87.4 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 Howe El Sch and Mellon MS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe El Sch: 398. Mellon MS: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe El Sch and Mellon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Howe El Sch is 114th of 1,627 and Mellon MS is 10th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).