Laurel El Sch vs Laurel MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
Laurel MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
160 students
| Measure | Laurel El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania | Laurel MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,627 | #270 of 521 |
| National rank | #12277 of 50,301 | #5703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 503 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 59.0).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Laurel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 37.4%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 26.7).
- •Laurel El Sch is the larger school with 503 students compared with 160.
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 Laurel El Sch better than Laurel MS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel El Sch ranks higher (68.6 vs 59.0 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 Laurel El Sch and Laurel MS?
About 500 m in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel El Sch: 503. Laurel MS: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel El Sch and Laurel MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel El Sch is 601st of 1,627 and Laurel MS is 270th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).