Mount Union Area JHS vs Shirley Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
Shirley Twp El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
279 students
| Measure | Mount Union Area JHS Mount Union, Pennsylvania | Shirley Twp El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 521 | #1377 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12417 of 15,369 | #42097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 221 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Mount Union | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Union Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 24.4).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Mount Union Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 110.9%).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch is the larger school with 279 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 Shirley Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Union Area JHS ranks higher (27.4 vs 24.4 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 Shirley Twp El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Union and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Union Area JHS: 221. Shirley Twp El Sch: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Union Area JHS and Shirley Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Union Area JHS is 459th of 521 and Shirley Twp El Sch is 1377th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).