Main Street Sch vs STEM at Showalter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Main Street Sch
Upland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
| Measure | Main Street Sch Upland, Pennsylvania | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1426 of 1,627 | #569 of 618 |
| National rank | #44293 of 50,301 | #15331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 340 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Upland | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Street Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 19.6).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Main Street Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Main Street Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •STEM at Showalter is the larger school with 477 students compared with 340.
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 Main Street Sch better than STEM at Showalter?
On the Success Index (US), Main Street Sch ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.6 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 Main Street Sch and STEM at Showalter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Upland and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Street Sch: 340. STEM at Showalter: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Street Sch and STEM at Showalter rank in Pennsylvania?
Main Street Sch is 1426th of 1,627 and STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).