Metzgar El Sch vs Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metzgar El Sch
New Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
| Measure | Metzgar El Sch New Alexandria, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,627 | #1384 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20908 of 50,301 | #42449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 13% |
| city | New Alexandria | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metzgar El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 23.8).
- •Metzgar El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 13%).
- •Metzgar El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 107.4%).
- •Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
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 Metzgar El Sch better than Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Metzgar El Sch ranks higher (56.1 vs 23.8 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 Metzgar El Sch and Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8?
About 40 km in a straight line, between New Alexandria and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metzgar El Sch: 256. Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metzgar El Sch and Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Metzgar El Sch is 879th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 is 1384th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).