Mountain View MS vs Winding Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 478 m 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
Winding Creek El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,055 students
| Measure | Mountain View MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Winding Creek El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 521 | #411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1586 of 15,369 | #7629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,403 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 75.6).
- •Winding Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Winding Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 32.2%).
- •Mountain View MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Mountain View MS is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 1,055.
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 Winding Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View MS ranks higher (79.4 vs 75.6 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 Winding Creek El Sch?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View MS: 1,403. Winding Creek El Sch: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View MS and Winding Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mountain View MS is 85th of 521 and Winding Creek El Sch is 411th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).