Mount Nittany MS vs Nittany Valley CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 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
Nittany Valley CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
51 students
| Measure | Mount Nittany MS State College, Pennsylvania | Nittany Valley CS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #1018 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 752 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 10% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Nittany MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 47.0).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 10%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 49.5%).
- •Nittany Valley CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 21.8%).
- •Nittany Valley CS does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.8).
- •Mount Nittany MS is the larger school with 752 students compared with 51.
- •Mount Nittany MS is a public school while Nittany Valley CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nittany Valley CS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Nittany MS ranks higher (83.1 vs 47.0 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 Nittany Valley CS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Nittany MS: 752. Nittany Valley CS: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Nittany MS and Nittany Valley CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Nittany MS is 55th of 521 and Nittany Valley CS is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).