Moon Area Lower MS vs Richard J. Hyde El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Area Lower MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
Moon Township · Public elementary · Grades K–4
237 students
| Measure | Moon Area Lower MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Richard J. Hyde El Sch Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 521 | #840 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #671 of 15,369 | #19888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 639 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Moon Township | Moon Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area Lower MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 57.6).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Moon Area Lower MS is the larger school with 639 students compared with 237.
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 Moon Area Lower MS better than Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area Lower MS ranks higher (85.7 vs 57.6 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 Moon Area Lower MS and Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and Moon Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area Lower MS: 639. Richard J. Hyde El Sch: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area Lower MS and Richard J. Hyde El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area Lower MS is 33rd of 521 and Richard J. Hyde El Sch is 840th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).