Media El Sch vs Penncrest HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Media El Sch
Media · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Penncrest HS
Media · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
| Measure | Media El Sch Media, Pennsylvania | Penncrest HS Media, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,627 | #35 of 618 |
| National rank | #1875 of 50,301 | #432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Media | Media |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.4 vs 87.2).
- •Penncrest HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Media El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 20.7%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Penncrest HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 488.
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 Media El Sch better than Penncrest HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Media El Sch and Penncrest HS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Media and Media in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Media El Sch: 488. Penncrest HS: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Media El Sch and Penncrest HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Media El Sch is 145th of 1,627 and Penncrest HS is 35th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).