Mowrie A Ebner El Sch vs Penn Cambria MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
Penn Cambria MS
Gallitzin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Penn Cambria MS Gallitzin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,627 | #312 of 521 |
| National rank | #33104 of 50,301 | #6978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 349 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Altoona | Gallitzin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 38.3).
- •Penn Cambria MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Penn Cambria MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Penn Cambria MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.6).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is the larger school with 349 students compared with 343.
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 Mowrie A Ebner El Sch better than Penn Cambria MS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria MS ranks higher (53.1 vs 38.3 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 Mowrie A Ebner El Sch and Penn Cambria MS?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Gallitzin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch: 349. Penn Cambria MS: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mowrie A Ebner El Sch and Penn Cambria MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is 1187th of 1,627 and Penn Cambria MS is 312th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).