Northeast MS vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
William Penn El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Northeast MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 521 | #1318 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8497 of 15,369 | #38843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 715 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 29.6).
- •Northeast MS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Northeast MS does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Northeast MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 78.9%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Northeast MS is the larger school with 715 students compared with 242.
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 Northeast MS better than William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast MS ranks higher (46.1 vs 29.6 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 Northeast MS and William Penn El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast MS: 715. William Penn El Sch: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast MS and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northeast MS is 362nd of 521 and William Penn El Sch is 1318th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).