Mowrie A Ebner El Sch vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 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
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,627 | #1128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #33104 of 50,301 | #30509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 38.3).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch is the larger school with 439 students compared with 349.
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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks higher (42.2 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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch: 349. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mowrie A Ebner El Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is 1187th of 1,627 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 1128th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).