Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
William Penn El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 521 | #71 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #601 of 15,369 | #928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 597 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Bethel Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 86.4).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 21.9%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 212.
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 William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn El Sch ranks higher (89.4 vs 86.4 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 William Penn El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS: 597. William Penn El Sch: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is 28th of 521 and William Penn El Sch is 71st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).