Marzolf Primary Sch vs Shaler Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marzolf Primary Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–3
337 students
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students
| Measure | Marzolf Primary Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area El Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,627 | #127 of 521 |
| National rank | #3181 of 50,301 | #2657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 337 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marzolf Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 73.4).
- •Marzolf Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Marzolf Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 38.3%).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Shaler Area El Sch is the larger school with 870 students compared with 337.
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 Marzolf Primary Sch better than Shaler Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Marzolf Primary Sch ranks higher (83.4 vs 73.4 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 Marzolf Primary Sch and Shaler Area El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marzolf Primary Sch: 337. Shaler Area El Sch: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marzolf Primary Sch and Shaler Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Marzolf Primary Sch is 230th of 1,627 and Shaler Area El Sch is 127th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).