Lauers Park El Sch vs Northwest 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.
Lauers Park El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
615 students
Northwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
821 students
| Measure | Lauers Park El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Northwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1492 of 1,627 | #513 of 521 |
| National rank | #46068 of 50,301 | #14940 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 615 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lauers Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 11.7).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Lauers Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 100.7%).
- •Northwest MS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Northwest MS is the larger school with 821 students compared with 615.
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 Lauers Park El Sch better than Northwest MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lauers Park El Sch ranks higher (18.0 vs 11.7 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 Lauers Park El Sch and Northwest MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lauers Park El Sch: 615. Northwest MS: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lauers Park El Sch and Northwest MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lauers Park El Sch is 1492nd of 1,627 and Northwest MS is 513th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).