Penn MS vs Sunrise El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn MS
Jeannette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Sunrise El Sch
Irwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Penn MS Jeannette, Pennsylvania | Sunrise El Sch Irwin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 521 | #45 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1235 of 15,369 | #571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 518 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 92% |
| city | Jeannette | Irwin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 81.6).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 24.7%).
- •Sunrise El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Penn MS is the larger school with 518 students compared with 412.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Penn MS better than Sunrise El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise El Sch ranks higher (91.1 vs 81.6 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 Penn MS and Sunrise El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Jeannette and Irwin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn MS: 518. Sunrise El Sch: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn MS and Sunrise El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn MS is 69th of 521 and Sunrise El Sch is 45th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).