Marzolf Primary Sch vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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 MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Marzolf Primary Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,627 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #3181 of 50,301 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 337 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marzolf Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 67.2).
- •Marzolf Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Marzolf Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Marzolf Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 41.1%).
- •Shaler Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Shaler Area MS is the larger school with 589 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Marzolf Primary Sch ranks higher (83.4 vs 67.2 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 MS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marzolf Primary Sch: 337. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marzolf Primary Sch and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marzolf Primary Sch is 230th of 1,627 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).