Mercer Area El Sch vs Wilmington Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area El Sch
Mercer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
Wilmington Area El Sch
New Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | Mercer Area El Sch Mercer, Pennsylvania | Wilmington Area El Sch New Wilmington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,627 | #642 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20686 of 50,301 | #13686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 567 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Mercer | New Wilmington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 56.4).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Wilmington Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 101.6%).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Mercer Area El Sch is the larger school with 567 students compared with 357.
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 Mercer Area El Sch better than Wilmington Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington Area El Sch ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.4 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 Mercer Area El Sch and Wilmington Area El Sch?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mercer and New Wilmington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area El Sch: 567. Wilmington Area El Sch: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area El Sch and Wilmington Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area El Sch is 872nd of 1,627 and Wilmington Area El Sch is 642nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).