Kerr El Sch vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerr El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Kerr El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,627 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #1149 of 50,301 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kerr El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 67.2).
- •Kerr El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Kerr El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Kerr El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 41.1%).
- •Kerr El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.3).
- •Shaler Area MS is the larger school with 589 students compared with 426.
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 Kerr El Sch better than Shaler Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Kerr El Sch ranks higher (88.5 vs 67.2 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 Kerr El Sch and Shaler Area MS?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kerr El Sch: 426. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kerr El Sch and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kerr El Sch is 87th of 1,627 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).