Marple Newtown SHS vs Russell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marple Newtown SHS
Newtown Square · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students
Russell El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Russell El Sch Broomall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 618 | #159 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1283 of 16,910 | #2068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,266 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Newtown Square | Broomall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 79.9).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.5%).
- •Russell El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.1).
- •Marple Newtown SHS is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 400.
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 Marple Newtown SHS better than Russell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Russell El Sch ranks higher (85.9 vs 79.9 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 Marple Newtown SHS and Russell El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newtown Square and Broomall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marple Newtown SHS: 1,266. Russell El Sch: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marple Newtown SHS and Russell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marple Newtown SHS is 97th of 618 and Russell El Sch is 159th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).