Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center vs Pickering Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 6–6
1,066 students
Pickering Valley El Sch
Chester Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 521 | #3 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #685 of 15,369 | #123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,066 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 83% |
| city | Downingtown | Chester Springs |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pickering Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 85.6).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 15.2%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 423.
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 Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center better than Pickering Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pickering Valley El Sch ranks higher (94.7 vs 85.6 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 Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center and Pickering Valley El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Chester Springs in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center: 1,066. Pickering Valley El Sch: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center and Pickering Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is 36th of 521 and Pickering Valley El Sch is 3rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).