Panther Valley Intermediate Sch vs Tamaqua Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 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
Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Panther Valley Intermediate Sch Lansford, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua Area MS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 521 | #327 of 521 |
| National rank | #13255 of 15,369 | #7399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| city | Lansford | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 22.9).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 98%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Tamaqua Area MS is the larger school with 488 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 Tamaqua Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua Area MS ranks higher (51.2 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 Tamaqua Area MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lansford and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch: 458. Tamaqua Area MS: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley Intermediate Sch and Tamaqua Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is 475th of 521 and Tamaqua Area MS is 327th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).