Indian Valley MS vs Vernfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Valley MS
Harleysville ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
731 students
Vernfield El Sch
Telford ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
517 students
| Measure | Indian Valley MS Harleysville, Pennsylvania | Vernfield El Sch Telford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 521 | #257 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1482 of 15,369 | #3770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 731 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| city | Harleysville | Telford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขVernfield El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 80.0).
- โขVernfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- โขIndian Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- โขIndian Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 22.2%).
- โขIndian Valley MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- โขIndian Valley MS is the larger school with 731 students compared with 517.
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 Valley MS better than Vernfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Vernfield El Sch ranks higher (82.3 vs 80.0 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 Indian Valley MS and Vernfield El Sch?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Harleysville and Telford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Valley MS: 731. Vernfield El Sch: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Valley MS and Vernfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Indian Valley MS is 79th of 521 and Vernfield El Sch is 257th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).