J.E. Harrison MS vs Myrtle Ave Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.E. Harrison MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–7
716 students
Myrtle Ave Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | J.E. Harrison MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Myrtle Ave Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 521 | #437 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7608 of 15,369 | #8030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 716 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Ave Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 50.2).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.8).
- •J.E. Harrison MS is the larger school with 716 students compared with 312.
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 J.E. Harrison MS better than Myrtle Ave Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Ave Sch ranks higher (74.9 vs 50.2 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 J.E. Harrison MS and Myrtle Ave Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.E. Harrison MS: 716. Myrtle Ave Sch: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.E. Harrison MS and Myrtle Ave Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
J.E. Harrison MS is 334th of 521 and Myrtle Ave Sch is 437th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).