Jefferson El Sch vs Mid Valley Secondary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El Sch
Lake Ariel · Public elementary · Grades K–3
239 students
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Throop · Public high · Grades 7–12
898 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania | Mid Valley Secondary Center Throop, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,627 | #484 of 618 |
| National rank | #2720 of 50,301 | #10444 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 239 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| city | Lake Ariel | Throop |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 42.1).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center is the larger school with 898 students compared with 239.
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 Jefferson El Sch better than Mid Valley Secondary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (84.4 vs 42.1 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 Jefferson El Sch and Mid Valley Secondary Center?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Ariel and Throop in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 239. Mid Valley Secondary Center: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Mid Valley Secondary Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 206th of 1,627 and Mid Valley Secondary Center is 484th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).