Panther Valley Intermediate Sch vs St Marys Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Lansford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
458 students
St Marys Area MS
Saint Marys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | Panther Valley Intermediate Sch Lansford, Pennsylvania | St Marys Area MS Saint Marys, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 521 | #378 of 521 |
| National rank | #13255 of 15,369 | #8972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| city | Lansford | Saint Marys |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Marys Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 22.9).
- •St Marys Area MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •St Marys Area MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •St Marys Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98%).
- •St Marys Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.0).
- •St Marys Area MS is the larger school with 459 students compared with 458.
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 Panther Valley Intermediate Sch better than St Marys Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), St Marys Area MS ranks higher (43.9 vs 22.9 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 Panther Valley Intermediate Sch and St Marys Area MS?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Lansford and Saint Marys in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch: 458. St Marys Area MS: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley Intermediate Sch and St Marys Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is 475th of 521 and St Marys Area MS is 378th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).