North Strabane Intrmd Sch vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
Canonsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–6
415 students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
McMurray · Public elementary · Grades K–3
495 students
| Measure | North Strabane Intrmd Sch Canonsburg, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 521 | #104 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2693 of 15,369 | #1404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 415 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Canonsburg | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 73.2).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 32.3%).
- •North Strabane Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch is the larger school with 495 students compared with 415.
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 Strabane Intrmd Sch better than Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks higher (87.7 vs 73.2 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 Strabane Intrmd Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Canonsburg and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch: 415. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Strabane Intrmd Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
North Strabane Intrmd Sch is 129th of 521 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 104th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).