Northley MS vs Toby Farms Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northley MS
Aston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Chester Twp · Public middle · Grades 4–8
359 students
| Measure | Northley MS Aston, Pennsylvania | Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester Twp, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 521 | #490 of 521 |
| National rank | #5075 of 15,369 | #13980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 748 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2% |
| city | Aston | Chester Twp |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 18.8).
- •Northley MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2%).
- •Northley MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 14%).
- •Northley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 87.5%).
- •Toby Farms Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.0).
- •Northley MS is the larger school with 748 students compared with 359.
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 Northley MS better than Toby Farms Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Northley MS ranks higher (61.9 vs 18.8 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 Northley MS and Toby Farms Intermediate School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aston and Chester Twp in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northley MS: 748. Toby Farms Intermediate School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northley MS and Toby Farms Intermediate School rank in Pennsylvania?
Northley MS is 244th of 521 and Toby Farms Intermediate School is 490th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).