Jackson El Sch vs Mountaintop Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
105 students
Mountaintop Area El Sch
Snow Shoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
104 students
| Measure | Jackson El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Mountaintop Area El Sch Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,627 | #371 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #23325 of 50,301 | #6381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 105 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Johnstown | Snow Shoe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountaintop Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 52.6).
- •Mountaintop Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mountaintop Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 95.2%).
- •Jackson El Sch does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.6).
- •Jackson El Sch is the larger school with 105 students compared with 104.
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 Jackson El Sch better than Mountaintop Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mountaintop Area El Sch ranks higher (77.6 vs 52.6 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 Jackson El Sch and Mountaintop Area El Sch?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Snow Shoe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson El Sch: 105. Mountaintop Area El Sch: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson El Sch and Mountaintop Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jackson El Sch is 957th of 1,627 and Mountaintop Area El Sch is 371st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).