Marclay Sch vs Shade Gap El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marclay Sch
Markleysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
84 students
Shade Gap El Sch
Shade Gap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
90 students
| Measure | Marclay Sch Markleysburg, Pennsylvania | Shade Gap El Sch Shade Gap, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,627 | #1009 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #22307 of 50,301 | #25192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 84 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 84 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| city | Markleysburg | Shade Gap |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marclay Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 50.0).
- •Marclay Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Marclay Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 106%).
- •Marclay Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Shade Gap El Sch is the larger school with 90 students compared with 84.
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 Marclay Sch better than Shade Gap El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Marclay Sch ranks higher (54.1 vs 50.0 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 Marclay Sch and Shade Gap El Sch?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Markleysburg and Shade Gap in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marclay Sch: 84. Shade Gap El Sch: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marclay Sch and Shade Gap El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marclay Sch is 924th of 1,627 and Shade Gap El Sch is 1009th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).