Philipsburg El Sch vs West Branch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 MS
Morrisdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Philipsburg El Sch Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | West Branch MS Morrisdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,627 | #437 of 521 |
| National rank | #2326 of 50,301 | #11722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Philipsburg | Morrisdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philipsburg El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 31.1).
- •Philipsburg El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 98.4%).
- •West Branch MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Philipsburg El Sch is the larger school with 423 students compared with 191.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Philipsburg El Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 31.1 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 MS?
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 MS: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg El Sch and West Branch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg El Sch is 181st of 1,627 and West Branch MS is 437th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).