Indian Lane El Sch vs Penncrest HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 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
Penncrest HS
Media · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
| Measure | Indian Lane El Sch Media, Pennsylvania | Penncrest HS Media, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,627 | #35 of 618 |
| National rank | #2680 of 50,301 | #432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Media | Media |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penncrest HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 84.5).
- •Penncrest HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Indian Lane El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 20.7%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Penncrest HS is the larger school with 1,255 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 Penncrest HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penncrest HS ranks higher (87.2 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 Penncrest HS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Media and Media in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lane El Sch: 470. Penncrest HS: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lane El Sch and Penncrest HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Indian Lane El Sch is 202nd of 1,627 and Penncrest HS is 35th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).