Paxon Hollow MS vs Russell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxon Hollow MS
Broomall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
Russell El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Paxon Hollow MS Broomall, Pennsylvania | Russell El Sch Broomall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 521 | #159 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1944 of 15,369 | #2068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 868 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Broomall | Broomall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 77.3).
- •Russell El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Russell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Russell El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
- •Paxon Hollow MS is the larger school with 868 students compared with 400.
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 Paxon Hollow MS better than Russell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Russell El Sch ranks higher (85.9 vs 77.3 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 Paxon Hollow MS and Russell El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Broomall and Broomall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paxon Hollow MS: 868. Russell El Sch: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paxon Hollow MS and Russell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Paxon Hollow MS is 102nd of 521 and Russell El Sch is 159th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).