Northeast MS vs Paxon Hollow MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
868 students
Paxon Hollow MS
Broomall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
| Measure | Northeast MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Paxon Hollow MS Broomall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 521 | #102 of 521 |
| National rank | #14529 of 15,369 | #1944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 868 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.3% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 51% |
| city | Reading | Broomall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxon Hollow MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 15.3).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 10%).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 28%).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 106.3%).
- •Northeast MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
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 Paxon Hollow MS?
On the Success Index (US), Paxon Hollow MS ranks higher (77.3 vs 15.3 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 Northeast MS and Paxon Hollow MS?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Reading and Broomall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast MS: 868. Paxon Hollow MS: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast MS and Paxon Hollow MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northeast MS is 504th of 521 and Paxon Hollow MS is 102nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).