Ithan El Sch vs Marple Newtown SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ithan El Sch
Bryn Mawr · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Marple Newtown SHS
Newtown Square · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students
| Measure | Ithan El Sch Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,627 | #97 of 618 |
| National rank | #300 of 50,301 | #1283 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 1,266 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 71% |
| city | Bryn Mawr | Newtown Square |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ithan El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 79.9).
- •Ithan El Sch does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Ithan El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Ithan El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 27.5%).
- •Ithan El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •Marple Newtown SHS is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 538.
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 Ithan El Sch better than Marple Newtown SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ithan El Sch ranks higher (92.9 vs 79.9 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 Ithan El Sch and Marple Newtown SHS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bryn Mawr and Newtown Square in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ithan El Sch: 538. Marple Newtown SHS: 1,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ithan El Sch and Marple Newtown SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ithan El Sch is 22nd of 1,627 and Marple Newtown SHS is 97th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).