Muhlenberg El Sch vs Union Terrace El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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
Union Terrace El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Muhlenberg El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Union Terrace El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1341 of 1,627 | #1482 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40043 of 50,301 | #45761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 113.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.6).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 113.4%).
- •Union Terrace El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.5).
- •Union Terrace El Sch is the larger school with 674 students compared with 606.
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 Union Terrace El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg El Sch ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.6 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 Union Terrace El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muhlenberg El Sch: 606. Union Terrace El Sch: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muhlenberg El Sch and Union Terrace El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg El Sch is 1341st of 1,627 and Union Terrace El Sch is 1482nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).