North Star East MS vs Shanksville-Stonycreek MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star East MS
Stoystown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students
Shanksville-Stonycreek MS
Shanksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
61 students
| Measure | North Star East MS Stoystown, Pennsylvania | Shanksville-Stonycreek MS Shanksville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 521 | #281 of 521 |
| National rank | #8653 of 15,369 | #5894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 61 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 61 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Stoystown | Shanksville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shanksville-Stonycreek MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 45.3).
- •Shanksville-Stonycreek MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Shanksville-Stonycreek MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •North Star East MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.3).
- •North Star East MS is the larger school with 272 students compared with 61.
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 North Star East MS better than Shanksville-Stonycreek MS?
On the Success Index (US), Shanksville-Stonycreek MS ranks higher (58.1 vs 45.3 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 North Star East MS and Shanksville-Stonycreek MS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Stoystown and Shanksville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star East MS: 272. Shanksville-Stonycreek MS: 61. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star East MS and Shanksville-Stonycreek MS rank in Pennsylvania?
North Star East MS is 367th of 521 and Shanksville-Stonycreek MS is 281st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).