Lower Macungie MS vs Shoemaker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Macungie MS
Macungie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
Shoemaker El Sch
Macungie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Lower Macungie MS Macungie, Pennsylvania | Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #215 of 521 | #270 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4497 of 15,369 | #3974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,041 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 65% |
| city | Macungie | Macungie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 64.5).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 34%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 40.7%).
- •Lower Macungie MS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Lower Macungie MS is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 537.
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 Macungie MS better than Shoemaker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker El Sch ranks higher (81.9 vs 64.5 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 Macungie MS and Shoemaker El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Macungie and Macungie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Macungie MS: 1,041. Shoemaker El Sch: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Macungie MS and Shoemaker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Macungie MS is 215th of 521 and Shoemaker El Sch is 270th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).