Muhlenberg El Sch vs New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muhlenberg El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
| Measure | Muhlenberg El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | New Hanover-Upper Frederick El Frederick, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1341 of 1,627 | #457 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40043 of 50,301 | #8593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 61% |
| city | Allentown | Frederick |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 27.6).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 97.5%).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.5).
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 Muhlenberg El Sch better than New Hanover-Upper Frederick El?
On the Success Index (US), New Hanover-Upper Frederick El ranks higher (74.0 vs 27.6 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 Muhlenberg El Sch and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Frederick in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muhlenberg El Sch: 606. New Hanover-Upper Frederick El: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muhlenberg El Sch and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El rank in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg El Sch is 1341st of 1,627 and New Hanover-Upper Frederick El is 457th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).