Lincolnway El Sch vs West York Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincolnway El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
406 students
West York Area MS
York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Lincolnway El Sch York, Pennsylvania | West York Area MS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1095 of 1,627 | #325 of 521 |
| National rank | #29402 of 50,301 | #7373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West York Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 43.8).
- •Lincolnway El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •West York Area MS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •West York Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 61.1%).
- •West York Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •West York Area MS is the larger school with 645 students compared with 406.
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 Lincolnway El Sch better than West York Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), West York Area MS ranks higher (51.3 vs 43.8 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 Lincolnway El Sch and West York Area MS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincolnway El Sch: 406. West York Area MS: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincolnway El Sch and West York Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincolnway El Sch is 1095th of 1,627 and West York Area MS is 325th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).