Media El Sch vs Strath Haven MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 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
Strath Haven MS
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
| Measure | Media El Sch Media, Pennsylvania | Strath Haven MS Wallingford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,627 | #30 of 521 |
| National rank | #1875 of 50,301 | #605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| city | Media | Wallingford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.4 vs 86.4).
- •Media El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Media El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Media El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 16.9%).
- •Strath Haven MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Strath Haven MS is the larger school with 868 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 Strath Haven MS?
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 Strath Haven MS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Media and Wallingford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Media El Sch: 488. Strath Haven MS: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Media El Sch and Strath Haven MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Media El Sch is 145th of 1,627 and Strath Haven MS is 30th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).