Mercersburg El Sch vs Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercersburg El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
| Measure | Mercersburg El Sch Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,627 | #1211 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20534 of 50,301 | #33921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 232 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Mercersburg | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercersburg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 37.1).
- •Mercersburg El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Mercersburg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 102.6%).
- •Mercersburg El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is the larger school with 233 students compared with 232.
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 Mercersburg El Sch better than Pittsburgh Phillips K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Mercersburg El Sch ranks higher (56.6 vs 37.1 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 Mercersburg El Sch and Pittsburgh Phillips K-5?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercersburg El Sch: 232. Pittsburgh Phillips K-5: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercersburg El Sch and Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercersburg El Sch is 867th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is 1211th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).