Pivik El Sch vs Plum MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pivik El Sch
Plum · Public elementary · Grades K–4
740 students
Plum MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
550 students
| Measure | Pivik El Sch Plum, Pennsylvania | Plum MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #331 of 1,627 | #178 of 521 |
| National rank | #5264 of 50,301 | #3740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 740 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Plum | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pivik El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 68.2).
- •Pivik El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Pivik El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Plum MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 32%).
- •Plum MS does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.0).
- •Pivik El Sch is the larger school with 740 students compared with 550.
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 Pivik El Sch better than Plum MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pivik El Sch ranks higher (79.5 vs 68.2 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 Pivik El Sch and Plum MS?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Plum and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pivik El Sch: 740. Plum MS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pivik El Sch and Plum MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pivik El Sch is 331st of 1,627 and Plum MS is 178th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).