Paradise El Sch vs Spring Grove Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise El Sch
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
306 students
Spring Grove Area MS
Spring Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
| Measure | Paradise El Sch Thomasville, Pennsylvania | Spring Grove Area MS Spring Grove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,627 | #220 of 521 |
| National rank | #4996 of 50,301 | #4556 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 306 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Thomasville | Spring Grove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 64.2).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Spring Grove Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 54.9%).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Spring Grove Area MS is the larger school with 650 students compared with 306.
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 Paradise El Sch better than Spring Grove Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise El Sch ranks higher (80.0 vs 64.2 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 Paradise El Sch and Spring Grove Area MS?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Spring Grove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise El Sch: 306. Spring Grove Area MS: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise El Sch and Spring Grove Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Paradise El Sch is 318th of 1,627 and Spring Grove Area MS is 220th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).