Mount Pleasant Area JHS vs Norvelt El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Area JHS
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 7–8
290 students
Norvelt El Sch
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades K–3
457 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Norvelt El Sch Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 521 | #666 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,369 | #14414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 290 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norvelt El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 55.1).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on math proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 58.6%).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Norvelt El Sch is the larger school with 457 students compared with 290.
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 Pleasant Area JHS better than Norvelt El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Norvelt El Sch ranks higher (65.6 vs 55.1 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 Pleasant Area JHS and Norvelt El Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS: 290. Norvelt El Sch: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Area JHS and Norvelt El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS is 301st of 521 and Norvelt El Sch is 666th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).