Park Lane El Sch vs Penn Wood MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 848 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Lane El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Park Lane El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1497 of 1,627 | #492 of 521 |
| National rank | #46344 of 50,301 | #14023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 304 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Darby | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 17.5).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 102.6%).
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 304.
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 Park Lane El Sch better than Penn Wood MS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood MS ranks higher (18.5 vs 17.5 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 Park Lane El Sch and Penn Wood MS?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Darby and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Lane El Sch: 304. Penn Wood MS: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Lane El Sch and Penn Wood MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Park Lane El Sch is 1497th of 1,627 and Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).