Paxon Hollow MS vs Springton Lake MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
Springton Lake MS
Media · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
| Measure | Paxon Hollow MS Broomall, Pennsylvania | Springton Lake MS Media, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #102 of 521 | #75 of 521 |
| National rank | #1944 of 15,369 | #1332 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 868 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Broomall | Media |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springton Lake MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 77.3).
- •Springton Lake MS does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Springton Lake MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Springton Lake MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 28.8%).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Springton Lake MS is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 868.
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 Springton Lake MS?
On the Success Index (US), Springton Lake MS ranks higher (81.0 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 Springton Lake MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Broomall and Media in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paxon Hollow MS: 868. Springton Lake MS: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paxon Hollow MS and Springton Lake MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Paxon Hollow MS is 102nd of 521 and Springton Lake MS is 75th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).