Mount Pleasant Area JHS vs Southmoreland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.2 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
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 521 | #888 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,369 | #21202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 290 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.1 vs 55.7).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Southmoreland El Sch is the larger school with 548 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 Southmoreland El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Pleasant Area JHS and Southmoreland El Sch?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS: 290. Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Area JHS and Southmoreland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS is 301st of 521 and Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).