Mechanicsburg MS vs Upper Allen El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 207 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
Upper Allen El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
321 students
| Measure | Mechanicsburg MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Upper Allen El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 521 | #415 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3261 of 15,369 | #7690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,112 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Allen El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.4).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 39.7%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Mechanicsburg MS is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 321.
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 Mechanicsburg MS better than Upper Allen El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Allen El Sch ranks higher (75.5 vs 70.4 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 Mechanicsburg MS and Upper Allen El Sch?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsburg MS: 1,112. Upper Allen El Sch: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsburg MS and Upper Allen El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mechanicsburg MS is 148th of 521 and Upper Allen El Sch is 415th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).