Mid Valley El Ctr vs Neil Armstrong #40
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid Valley El Ctr
Throop · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,027 students
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Mid Valley El Ctr Throop, Pennsylvania | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,627 | #1265 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36123 of 50,301 | #36612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,027 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Throop | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.7 vs 33.0).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 101.6%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 441.
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 Mid Valley El Ctr better than Neil Armstrong #40?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mid Valley El Ctr and Neil Armstrong #40?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Throop and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid Valley El Ctr: 1,027. Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid Valley El Ctr and Neil Armstrong #40 rank in Pennsylvania?
Mid Valley El Ctr is 1253rd of 1,627 and Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).