O'Block El Sch vs Plum MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O'Block El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
512 students
Plum MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
550 students
| Measure | O'Block El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Plum MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,627 | #178 of 521 |
| National rank | #5686 of 50,301 | #3740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 512 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 45% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O'Block El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 68.2).
- •O'Block El Sch does better on math proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •O'Block El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Plum MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 39.8%).
- •O'Block El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Plum MS is the larger school with 550 students compared with 512.
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 O'Block El Sch better than Plum MS?
On the Success Index (US), O'Block El Sch ranks higher (78.8 vs 68.2 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 O'Block El Sch and Plum MS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O'Block El Sch: 512. Plum MS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O'Block El Sch and Plum MS rank in Pennsylvania?
O'Block El Sch is 340th of 1,627 and Plum MS is 178th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).