Neil A Armstrong MS vs Sandburg MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil A Armstrong MS
Fairless Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
Sandburg MS
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
729 students
| Measure | Neil A Armstrong MS Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania | Sandburg MS Levittown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 521 | #201 of 521 |
| National rank | #12088 of 15,369 | #4168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 668 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 43% |
| city | Fairless Hills | Levittown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 29.1).
- •Sandburg MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 15%).
- •Sandburg MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Sandburg MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Neil A Armstrong MS does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Sandburg MS is the larger school with 729 students compared with 668.
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 Neil A Armstrong MS better than Sandburg MS?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg MS ranks higher (66.1 vs 29.1 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 Neil A Armstrong MS and Sandburg MS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fairless Hills and Levittown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil A Armstrong MS: 668. Sandburg MS: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil A Armstrong MS and Sandburg MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil A Armstrong MS is 451st of 521 and Sandburg MS is 201st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).