Muhlenberg El Sch vs William Allen HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
William Allen HS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,074 students
| Measure | Muhlenberg El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | William Allen HS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1341 of 1,627 | #573 of 618 |
| National rank | #40043 of 50,301 | #15475 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 3,074 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 3,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.9).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Muhlenberg El Sch does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.1).
- •William Allen HS is the larger school with 3,074 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 William Allen HS?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg El Sch ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.9 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 William Allen HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muhlenberg El Sch: 606. William Allen HS: 3,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muhlenberg El Sch and William Allen HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg El Sch is 1341st of 1,627 and William Allen HS is 573rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).