Lower Gwynedd El Sch vs Wissahickon MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
Ambler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Wissahickon MS
Ambler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Lower Gwynedd El Sch Ambler, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon MS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,627 | #56 of 521 |
| National rank | #1789 of 50,301 | #1063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Ambler | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 82.9).
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 22.7%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Wissahickon MS is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 630.
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 Lower Gwynedd El Sch better than Wissahickon MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Gwynedd El Sch ranks higher (86.6 vs 82.9 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 Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Wissahickon MS?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Ambler and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch: 630. Wissahickon MS: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Wissahickon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch is 134th of 1,627 and Wissahickon MS is 56th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).