Mountain View MS vs Upper Merion Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
Upper Merion Area MS
King of Prussia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,348 students
| Measure | Mountain View MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Upper Merion Area MS King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 521 | #152 of 521 |
| National rank | #1586 of 15,369 | #3331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,403 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | King of Prussia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 70.1).
- •Mountain View MS does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 47.2%).
- •Upper Merion Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Mountain View MS is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 1,348.
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 MS better than Upper Merion Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View MS ranks higher (79.4 vs 70.1 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 Mountain View MS and Upper Merion Area MS?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and King of Prussia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View MS: 1,403. Upper Merion Area MS: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View MS and Upper Merion Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mountain View MS is 85th of 521 and Upper Merion Area MS is 152nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).