Rommelt El Sch vs Union Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rommelt El Sch
South Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
176 students
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
| Measure | Rommelt El Sch South Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Union Area MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 521 | #355 of 521 |
| National rank | #8994 of 15,369 | #8279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | South Williamsport | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 43.8).
- •Union Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Rommelt El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 92.5%).
- •Union Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Rommelt El Sch is the larger school with 176 students compared with 174.
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 Rommelt El Sch better than Union Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Union Area MS ranks higher (47.1 vs 43.8 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 Rommelt El Sch and Union Area MS?
About 285 km in a straight line, between South Williamsport and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rommelt El Sch: 176. Union Area MS: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rommelt El Sch and Union Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Rommelt El Sch is 379th of 521 and Union Area MS is 355th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).