Knapp El Sch vs Penndale MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Penndale MS
Lansdale · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,171 students
| Measure | Knapp El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania | Penndale MS Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #847 of 1,627 | #189 of 521 |
| National rank | #20064 of 50,301 | #3958 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 633 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Lansdale | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penndale MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 57.3).
- •Knapp El Sch does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Penndale MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Penndale MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 56.7%).
- •Penndale MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Penndale MS is the larger school with 1,171 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 Penndale MS?
On the Success Index (US), Penndale MS ranks higher (67.2 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 Penndale MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lansdale and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp El Sch: 633. Penndale MS: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp El Sch and Penndale MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Knapp El Sch is 847th of 1,627 and Penndale MS is 189th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).