Lengel MS vs Minersville Area El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lengel MS
Pottsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
720 students
Minersville Area El Ctr
Minersville · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
468 students
| Measure | Lengel MS Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Minersville Area El Ctr Minersville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 521 | #1161 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8145 of 15,369 | #32058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 720 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Pottsville | Minersville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lengel MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 39.8).
- •Lengel MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Minersville Area El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Lengel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Minersville Area El Ctr does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Lengel MS is the larger school with 720 students compared with 468.
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 Lengel MS better than Minersville Area El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Lengel MS ranks higher (47.7 vs 39.8 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 Lengel MS and Minersville Area El Ctr?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Minersville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lengel MS: 720. Minersville Area El Ctr: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lengel MS and Minersville Area El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Lengel MS is 351st of 521 and Minersville Area El Ctr is 1161st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).