Neil Armstrong #40 vs Robert Morris #27
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
Robert Morris #27
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
206 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania | Robert Morris #27 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,627 | #1255 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36612 of 50,301 | #36217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 441 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.0 vs 33.6).
- •Robert Morris #27 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Robert Morris #27 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 101.5%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 is the larger school with 441 students compared with 206.
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 Armstrong #40 better than Robert Morris #27?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Neil Armstrong #40 and Robert Morris #27?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Robert Morris #27: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong #40 and Robert Morris #27 rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 and Robert Morris #27 is 1255th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).