Orefield MS vs Parkway Manor Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orefield MS
Orefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Parkway Manor Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students
| Measure | Orefield MS Orefield, Pennsylvania | Parkway Manor Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 521 | #247 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1788 of 15,369 | #3533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 81% |
| city | Orefield | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Manor Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 78.2).
- •Parkway Manor Sch does better on math proficiency (81% vs 56%).
- •Parkway Manor Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Parkway Manor Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Orefield MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.3).
- •Orefield MS is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 569.
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 Orefield MS better than Parkway Manor Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Manor Sch ranks higher (82.7 vs 78.2 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 Orefield MS and Parkway Manor Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Orefield and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orefield MS: 1,034. Parkway Manor Sch: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orefield MS and Parkway Manor Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Orefield MS is 93rd of 521 and Parkway Manor Sch is 247th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).