Penn Wood MS vs Walnut Street El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
Walnut Street El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
255 students
| Measure | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania | Walnut Street El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 521 | #1472 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14023 of 15,369 | #45564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 667 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| city | Darby | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 112.2%).
- •Walnut Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 255.
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 Penn Wood MS better than Walnut Street El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Penn Wood MS and Walnut Street El Sch?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Darby and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood MS: 667. Walnut Street El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood MS and Walnut Street El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 and Walnut Street El Sch is 1472nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).