Richardson MS vs Scenic Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson MS
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Scenic Hills El Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
675 students
| Measure | Richardson MS Springfield, Pennsylvania | Scenic Hills El Sch Springfield, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 521 | #217 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1222 of 15,369 | #2915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 1,081 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scenic Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 81.7).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 24.6%).
- •Richardson MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Richardson MS is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 675.
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 Richardson MS better than Scenic Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Scenic Hills El Sch ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.7 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 Richardson MS and Scenic Hills El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richardson MS: 1,081. Scenic Hills El Sch: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richardson MS and Scenic Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Richardson MS is 68th of 521 and Scenic Hills El Sch is 217th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).