J H Brooks El Sch vs Moon Area Lower MS
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.
J H Brooks El Sch
Moon Township · Public elementary · Grades K–4
382 students
Moon Area Lower MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
| Measure | J H Brooks El Sch Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Moon Area Lower MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #548 of 1,627 | #33 of 521 |
| National rank | #11016 of 50,301 | #671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 382 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Moon Township | Moon Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area Lower MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 70.4).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.5%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •Moon Area Lower MS is the larger school with 639 students compared with 382.
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 H Brooks El Sch better than Moon Area Lower MS?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area Lower MS ranks higher (85.7 vs 70.4 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 H Brooks El Sch and Moon Area Lower MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and Moon Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J H Brooks El Sch: 382. Moon Area Lower MS: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J H Brooks El Sch and Moon Area Lower MS rank in Pennsylvania?
J H Brooks El Sch is 548th of 1,627 and Moon Area Lower MS is 33rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).