Lehigh Parkway El Sch vs South Mountain 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.
Lehigh Parkway El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
South Mountain MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | South Mountain MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,627 | #477 of 521 |
| National rank | #29747 of 50,301 | #13278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 22.8).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 99.4%).
- •South Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •South Mountain MS is the larger school with 972 students compared with 276.
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 Lehigh Parkway El Sch better than South Mountain MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh Parkway El Sch ranks higher (43.3 vs 22.8 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 Lehigh Parkway El Sch and South Mountain MS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh Parkway El Sch: 276. South Mountain MS: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh Parkway El Sch and South Mountain MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh Parkway El Sch is 1105th of 1,627 and South Mountain MS is 477th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).