Moon Area Lower MS vs Sinking Springs El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 299 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
Sinking Springs El Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
641 students
| Measure | Moon Area Lower MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Sinking Springs El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 521 | #308 of 521 |
| National rank | #671 of 15,369 | #6746 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 639 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 30% |
| city | Moon Township | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area Lower MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 54.2).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 41.5%).
- •Moon Area Lower MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Sinking Springs El Sch is the larger school with 641 students compared with 639.
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 Sinking Springs El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area Lower MS ranks higher (85.7 vs 54.2 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 Moon Area Lower MS and Sinking Springs El Sch?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area Lower MS: 639. Sinking Springs El Sch: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area Lower MS and Sinking Springs El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area Lower MS is 33rd of 521 and Sinking Springs El Sch is 308th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).