Perkiomen Valley MS-East vs South El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perkiomen Valley MS-East
Collegeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
South El Sch
Trappe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Perkiomen Valley MS-East Collegeville, Pennsylvania | South El Sch Trappe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #45 of 521 | #135 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #863 of 15,369 | #1800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 592 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Collegeville | Trappe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 84.2).
- •South El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •South El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 26.6%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East is the larger school with 592 students compared with 459.
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 Perkiomen Valley MS-East better than South El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South El Sch ranks higher (86.6 vs 84.2 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 Perkiomen Valley MS-East and South El Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Collegeville and Trappe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perkiomen Valley MS-East: 592. South El Sch: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perkiomen Valley MS-East and South El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Perkiomen Valley MS-East is 45th of 521 and South El Sch is 135th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).