Penndale MS vs York Avenue El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penndale MS
Lansdale · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,171 students
York Avenue El Sch
Lansdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students
| Measure | Penndale MS Lansdale, Pennsylvania | York Avenue El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #189 of 521 | #277 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3958 of 15,369 | #4031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,171 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Lansdale | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Avenue El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 67.2).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 46.2%).
- •York Avenue El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Penndale MS is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 291.
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 Penndale MS better than York Avenue El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), York Avenue El Sch ranks higher (81.8 vs 67.2 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 Penndale MS and York Avenue El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lansdale and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penndale MS: 1,171. York Avenue El Sch: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penndale MS and York Avenue El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penndale MS is 189th of 521 and York Avenue El Sch is 277th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).