Mercer Area MS vs Wilmington Area Upper El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area MS
Mercer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
136 students
Wilmington Area Upper El Sch
New Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
142 students
| Measure | Mercer Area MS Mercer, Pennsylvania | Wilmington Area Upper El Sch New Wilmington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 521 | #353 of 521 |
| National rank | #8550 of 15,369 | #8179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 136 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Mercer | New Wilmington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Area Upper El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 45.8).
- •Wilmington Area Upper El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Mercer Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Mercer Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Wilmington Area Upper El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Wilmington Area Upper El Sch is the larger school with 142 students compared with 136.
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 MS better than Wilmington Area Upper El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wilmington Area Upper El Sch ranks higher (47.6 vs 45.8 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 MS and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mercer and New Wilmington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area MS: 136. Wilmington Area Upper El Sch: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area MS and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area MS is 366th of 521 and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch is 353rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).