McKean El Sch vs Walnut Creek MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKean El Sch
Mc Kean · Public elementary · Grades K–4
319 students
Walnut Creek MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
| Measure | McKean El Sch Mc Kean, Pennsylvania | Walnut Creek MS Fairview, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,627 | #48 of 521 |
| National rank | #2098 of 50,301 | #933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Mc Kean | Fairview |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKean El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 83.7).
- •McKean El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 38.9%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •Walnut Creek MS is the larger school with 399 students compared with 319.
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 McKean El Sch better than Walnut Creek MS?
On the Success Index (US), McKean El Sch ranks higher (85.8 vs 83.7 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 McKean El Sch and Walnut Creek MS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Mc Kean and Fairview in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKean El Sch: 319. Walnut Creek MS: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKean El Sch and Walnut Creek MS rank in Pennsylvania?
McKean El Sch is 162nd of 1,627 and Walnut Creek MS is 48th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).