Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS vs South Park Elem Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 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
South Park Elem Center
South Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
731 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | South Park Elem Center South Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 521 | #530 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #601 of 15,369 | #10416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 597 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Bethel Park | South Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 71.3).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 36.8%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •South Park Elem Center is the larger school with 731 students compared with 597.
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 South Park Elem Center?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS ranks higher (86.4 vs 71.3 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 South Park Elem Center?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and South Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS: 597. South Park Elem Center: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and South Park Elem Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is 28th of 521 and South Park Elem Center is 530th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).