Linglestown MS vs Paxtonia El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 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
Paxtonia El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
682 students
| Measure | Linglestown MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Paxtonia El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 521 | #883 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9560 of 15,369 | #20979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 841 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxtonia El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 41.2).
- •Paxtonia El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Paxtonia El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Linglestown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Linglestown MS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Linglestown MS is the larger school with 841 students compared with 682.
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 Paxtonia El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paxtonia El Sch ranks higher (56.0 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 Paxtonia El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linglestown MS: 841. Paxtonia El Sch: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linglestown MS and Paxtonia El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Linglestown MS is 393rd of 521 and Paxtonia El Sch is 883rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).