Ramsay El Sch vs Southmoreland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramsay El Sch
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 4–6
396 students
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
| Measure | Ramsay El Sch Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 521 | #888 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6377 of 15,369 | #21202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 396 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.9 vs 55.7).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Ramsay El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 64.4%).
- •Ramsay El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Southmoreland El Sch is the larger school with 548 students compared with 396.
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 Ramsay El Sch better than Southmoreland El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ramsay El Sch and Southmoreland El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramsay El Sch: 396. Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramsay El Sch and Southmoreland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ramsay El Sch is 296th of 521 and Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).