Linglestown MS vs Mountain View El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linglestown MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Mountain View El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Linglestown MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Mountain View El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 521 | #903 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9560 of 15,369 | #21744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 841 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 41.2).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Linglestown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 101.3%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Linglestown MS is the larger school with 841 students compared with 373.
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 Linglestown MS better than Mountain View El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View El Sch ranks higher (54.9 vs 41.2 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 Linglestown MS and Mountain View El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linglestown MS: 841. Mountain View El Sch: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linglestown MS and Mountain View El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Linglestown MS is 393rd of 521 and Mountain View El Sch is 903rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).