Marshall Math Science Academy vs Paxtang El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Marshall Math Science Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Paxtang El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 521 | #1381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8789 of 15,369 | #42376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Math Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 23.9).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy is the larger school with 408 students compared with 281.
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 Marshall Math Science Academy better than Paxtang El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Math Science Academy ranks higher (44.7 vs 23.9 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 Marshall Math Science Academy and Paxtang El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Math Science Academy: 408. Paxtang El Sch: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Math Science Academy and Paxtang El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marshall Math Science Academy is 372nd of 521 and Paxtang El Sch is 1381st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).