Middletown Area MS vs Selinsgrove Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middletown Area MS
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Selinsgrove Area MS
Selinsgrove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Middletown Area MS Middletown, Pennsylvania | Selinsgrove Area MS Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #299 of 521 | #177 of 521 |
| National rank | #6529 of 15,369 | #3722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Middletown | Selinsgrove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selinsgrove Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 55.2).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 60.7%).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Middletown Area MS is the larger school with 534 students compared with 532.
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 Middletown Area MS better than Selinsgrove Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Selinsgrove Area MS ranks higher (68.3 vs 55.2 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 Middletown Area MS and Selinsgrove Area MS?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Selinsgrove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown Area MS: 534. Selinsgrove Area MS: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown Area MS and Selinsgrove Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Middletown Area MS is 299th of 521 and Selinsgrove Area MS is 177th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).