Marion El Sch vs Monessen SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion El Sch
Belle Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
Monessen SHS
Monessen · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Marion El Sch Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania | Monessen SHS Monessen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,627 | #529 of 618 |
| National rank | #27974 of 50,301 | #13369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 635 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 24.5% |
| city | Belle Vernon | Monessen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 29.9).
- •Marion El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24.5%).
- •Marion El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 34.5%).
- •Monessen SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Monessen SHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Marion El Sch is the larger school with 635 students compared with 193.
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 Marion El Sch better than Monessen SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Marion El Sch ranks higher (45.9 vs 29.9 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 Marion El Sch and Monessen SHS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Belle Vernon and Monessen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion El Sch: 635. Monessen SHS: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion El Sch and Monessen SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marion El Sch is 1068th of 1,627 and Monessen SHS is 529th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).