Media El Sch vs Wallingford El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
Wallingford El Sch
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
| Measure | Media El Sch Media, Pennsylvania | Wallingford El Sch Wallingford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,627 | #64 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1875 of 50,301 | #833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 488 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Media | Wallingford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallingford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 86.4).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 15%).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Wallingford El Sch is the larger school with 609 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 Wallingford El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wallingford El Sch ranks higher (89.8 vs 86.4 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 Media El Sch and Wallingford El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Media and Wallingford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Media El Sch: 488. Wallingford El Sch: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Media El Sch and Wallingford El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Media El Sch is 145th of 1,627 and Wallingford El Sch is 64th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).