New Hanover-Upper Frederick El vs Perkiomen Valley MS-West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
Perkiomen Valley MS-West
Zieglerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | New Hanover-Upper Frederick El Frederick, Pennsylvania | Perkiomen Valley MS-West Zieglerville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #457 of 1,627 | #74 of 521 |
| National rank | #8593 of 50,301 | #1326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| city | Frederick | Zieglerville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 74.0).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 28.5%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.9).
- •New Hanover-Upper Frederick El is the larger school with 606 students compared with 509.
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 New Hanover-Upper Frederick El better than Perkiomen Valley MS-West?
On the Success Index (US), Perkiomen Valley MS-West ranks higher (81.0 vs 74.0 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 New Hanover-Upper Frederick El and Perkiomen Valley MS-West?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Zieglerville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El: 606. Perkiomen Valley MS-West: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hanover-Upper Frederick El and Perkiomen Valley MS-West rank in Pennsylvania?
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El is 457th of 1,627 and Perkiomen Valley MS-West is 74th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).