Iron Forge El Sch vs Lamberton MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iron Forge El Sch
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students
Lamberton MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Iron Forge El Sch Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania | Lamberton MS Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,627 | #262 of 521 |
| National rank | #10255 of 50,301 | #5499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Boiling Springs | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iron Forge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.9).
- •Iron Forge El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Iron Forge El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Iron Forge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 44.6%).
- •Lamberton MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Lamberton MS is the larger school with 583 students compared with 468.
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 Iron Forge El Sch better than Lamberton MS?
On the Success Index (US), Iron Forge El Sch ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.9 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 Iron Forge El Sch and Lamberton MS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Boiling Springs and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iron Forge El Sch: 468. Lamberton MS: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iron Forge El Sch and Lamberton MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Iron Forge El Sch is 526th of 1,627 and Lamberton MS is 262nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).