Phoenixville Area MS vs Sandy Run MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenixville Area MS
Phoenixville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Sandy Run MS
Dresher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Phoenixville Area MS Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Sandy Run MS Dresher, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 521 | #27 of 521 |
| National rank | #2655 of 15,369 | #592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| city | Phoenixville | Dresher |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Run MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 73.4).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 33%).
- •Phoenixville Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Phoenixville Area MS is the larger school with 963 students compared with 962.
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 Phoenixville Area MS better than Sandy Run MS?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Run MS ranks higher (86.5 vs 73.4 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 Phoenixville Area MS and Sandy Run MS?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Phoenixville and Dresher in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenixville Area MS: 963. Sandy Run MS: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenixville Area MS and Sandy Run MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Phoenixville Area MS is 126th of 521 and Sandy Run MS is 27th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).