Philipsburg El Sch vs West Branch Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philipsburg El Sch
Philipsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
West Branch Area El Sch
Morrisdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Philipsburg El Sch Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | West Branch Area El Sch Morrisdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,627 | #1028 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2326 of 50,301 | #26000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Philipsburg | Morrisdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philipsburg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 48.8).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 87.4%).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Philipsburg El Sch is the larger school with 423 students compared with 374.
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 Philipsburg El Sch better than West Branch Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Philipsburg El Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 48.8 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 Philipsburg El Sch and West Branch Area El Sch?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Morrisdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg El Sch: 423. West Branch Area El Sch: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg El Sch and West Branch Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg El Sch is 181st of 1,627 and West Branch Area El Sch is 1028th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).