James Burd El Sch vs Shippensburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Burd El Sch
Shippensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–3
529 students
Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | James Burd El Sch Shippensburg, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg Area MS Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,627 | #271 of 521 |
| National rank | #15989 of 50,301 | #5711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Shippensburg | Shippensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Burd El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 59.0).
- •James Burd El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 63.9%).
- •James Burd El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Shippensburg Area MS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 529.
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 James Burd El Sch better than Shippensburg Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), James Burd El Sch ranks higher (63.2 vs 59.0 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 James Burd El Sch and Shippensburg Area MS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Shippensburg and Shippensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Burd El Sch: 529. Shippensburg Area MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Burd El Sch and Shippensburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
James Burd El Sch is 714th of 1,627 and Shippensburg Area MS is 271st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).