Mount Nittany MS vs Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Nittany MS
State College · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Nazareth · Public middle · Grades 5–6
752 students
| Measure | Mount Nittany MS State College, Pennsylvania | Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 521 | #95 of 521 |
| National rank | #1018 of 15,369 | #1823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 752 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | State College | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Nittany MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 78.0).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 29.5%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
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 Mount Nittany MS better than Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Nittany MS ranks higher (83.1 vs 78.0 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 Mount Nittany MS and Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch?
About 212 km in a straight line, between State College and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Nittany MS: 752. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Nittany MS and Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Nittany MS is 55th of 521 and Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch is 95th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).