Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch vs Plainfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Nazareth · Public middle · Grades 5–6
752 students
Plainfield El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–3
434 students
| Measure | Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 521 | #496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1823 of 15,369 | #9600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 752 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 72.5).
- •Plainfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 53%).
- •Plainfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 752 students compared with 434.
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 Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch better than Plainfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch ranks higher (78.0 vs 72.5 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 Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch and Plainfield El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch: 752. Plainfield El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch and Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch is 95th of 521 and Plainfield El Sch is 496th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).