Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS vs Northeastern MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
597 students
Northeastern MS
Mount Wolf · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Northeastern MS Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 521 | #234 of 521 |
| National rank | #601 of 15,369 | #4932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 597 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Bethel Park | Mount Wolf |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 62.5).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 51.4%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 595.
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 5-6 MS better than Northeastern MS?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS ranks higher (86.4 vs 62.5 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 Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and Northeastern MS?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Mount Wolf in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS: 597. Northeastern MS: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and Northeastern MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is 28th of 521 and Northeastern MS is 234th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).