Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch vs Shafer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Shafer El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
559 students
| Measure | Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Shafer El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #95 of 521 | #207 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1823 of 15,369 | #2730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 752 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shafer El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.0).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 42.6%).
- •Shafer El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 752 students compared with 559.
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 Shafer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shafer El Sch ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.0 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 Shafer El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch: 752. Shafer El Sch: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch and Shafer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch is 95th of 521 and Shafer El Sch is 207th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).