McKee El Sch vs West Allegheny MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKee El Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
West Allegheny MS
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | McKee El Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny MS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,627 | #91 of 521 |
| National rank | #6542 of 50,301 | #1729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| city | Oakdale | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Allegheny MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 77.3).
- •McKee El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •West Allegheny MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •West Allegheny MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 39.7%).
- •McKee El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.2).
- •West Allegheny MS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 521.
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 McKee El Sch better than West Allegheny MS?
On the Success Index (US), West Allegheny MS ranks higher (78.5 vs 77.3 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 McKee El Sch and West Allegheny MS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKee El Sch: 521. West Allegheny MS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKee El Sch and West Allegheny MS rank in Pennsylvania?
McKee El Sch is 377th of 1,627 and West Allegheny MS is 91st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).