Knapp El Sch vs Pennbrook MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp El Sch
Lansdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
Pennbrook MS
North Wales · Public middle · Grades 7–9
767 students
| Measure | Knapp El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania | Pennbrook MS North Wales, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #847 of 1,627 | #64 of 521 |
| National rank | #20064 of 50,301 | #1152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 633 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Lansdale | North Wales |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennbrook MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 57.3).
- •Pennbrook MS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Pennbrook MS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Pennbrook MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 56.7%).
- •Pennbrook MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Pennbrook MS is the larger school with 767 students compared with 633.
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 Knapp El Sch better than Pennbrook MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pennbrook MS ranks higher (82.2 vs 57.3 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 Knapp El Sch and Pennbrook MS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lansdale and North Wales in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp El Sch: 633. Pennbrook MS: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp El Sch and Pennbrook MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Knapp El Sch is 847th of 1,627 and Pennbrook MS is 64th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).