Northwest Area Intermediate Sch vs Summit Township El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
260 students
Summit Township El Sch
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Northwest Area Intermediate Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania | Summit Township El Sch Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,627 | #733 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #23697 of 50,301 | #16415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Shickshinny | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Township El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 52.1).
- •Summit Township El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Summit Township El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 95%).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 260 students compared with 259.
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 Northwest Area Intermediate Sch better than Summit Township El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Township El Sch ranks higher (62.6 vs 52.1 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 Northwest Area Intermediate Sch and Summit Township El Sch?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Shickshinny and Butler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch: 260. Summit Township El Sch: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Area Intermediate Sch and Summit Township El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is 971st of 1,627 and Summit Township El Sch is 733rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).