Indian Lane El Sch vs Media El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Lane El Sch
Media · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Media El Sch
Media · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
| Measure | Indian Lane El Sch Media, Pennsylvania | Media El Sch Media, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,627 | #145 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2680 of 50,301 | #1875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Media | Media |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Media El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 84.5).
- •Media El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Media El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Media El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 19.6%).
- •Indian Lane El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Media El Sch is the larger school with 488 students compared with 470.
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 Indian Lane El Sch better than Media El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Media El Sch ranks higher (86.4 vs 84.5 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 Indian Lane El Sch and Media El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Media and Media in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lane El Sch: 470. Media El Sch: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lane El Sch and Media El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Indian Lane El Sch is 202nd of 1,627 and Media El Sch is 145th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).