Mountain View El Sch vs North Side El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
North Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students
| Measure | Mountain View El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | North Side El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 1,627 | #1121 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21744 of 50,301 | #30109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 42.8).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •North Side El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 101.3%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.8).
- •North Side El Sch is the larger school with 722 students compared with 373.
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 Mountain View El Sch better than North Side El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View El Sch ranks higher (54.9 vs 42.8 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 Mountain View El Sch and North Side El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View El Sch: 373. North Side El Sch: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View El Sch and North Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mountain View El Sch is 903rd of 1,627 and North Side El Sch is 1121st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).