Miller Heights El Sch vs Samuel Pennypacker Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Heights El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Miller Heights El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Samuel Pennypacker Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,627 | #1557 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6036 of 50,301 | #47712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 6% |
| city | Bethlehem | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miller Heights El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 14.9).
- •Miller Heights El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 6%).
- •Miller Heights El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 19%).
- •Miller Heights El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 99.1%).
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 Miller Heights El Sch better than Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Miller Heights El Sch ranks higher (78.2 vs 14.9 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 Miller Heights El Sch and Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miller Heights El Sch: 328. Samuel Pennypacker Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miller Heights El Sch and Samuel Pennypacker Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Miller Heights El Sch is 360th of 1,627 and Samuel Pennypacker Sch is 1557th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).