Mount Union Area JHS vs Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Union Area JHS
Mount Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
221 students
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
| Measure | Mount Union Area JHS Mount Union, Pennsylvania | Mount Union-Kistler El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 521 | #1108 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12417 of 15,369 | #29832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 221 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.9% | 106.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Mount Union | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 27.4).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (106.8% vs 110.9%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.6).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is the larger school with 278 students compared with 221.
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 Union Area JHS better than Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Union-Kistler El Sch ranks higher (43.2 vs 27.4 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 Union Area JHS and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Union and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Union Area JHS: 221. Mount Union-Kistler El Sch: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Union Area JHS and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Union Area JHS is 459th of 521 and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is 1108th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).