Lengel MS vs Saint Clair Area El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 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
Saint Clair Area El/MS
Saint Clair · Public elementary · Grades K–8
547 students
| Measure | Lengel MS Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Saint Clair Area El/MS Saint Clair, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 521 | #864 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8145 of 15,369 | #20474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 720 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Pottsville | Saint Clair |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 47.7).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Lengel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 64.5%).
- •Saint Clair Area El/MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Lengel MS is the larger school with 720 students compared with 547.
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 Saint Clair Area El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Clair Area El/MS ranks higher (56.7 vs 47.7 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 Lengel MS and Saint Clair Area El/MS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Saint Clair in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lengel MS: 720. Saint Clair Area El/MS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lengel MS and Saint Clair Area El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lengel MS is 351st of 521 and Saint Clair Area El/MS is 864th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).