Ross El Sch vs Shaler Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students
| Measure | Ross El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area El Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,627 | #127 of 521 |
| National rank | #404 of 50,301 | #2657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 498 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 49% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 73.4).
- •Ross El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Ross El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Ross El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 37.1%).
- •Ross El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Shaler Area El Sch is the larger school with 870 students compared with 498.
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 Ross El Sch better than Shaler Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ross El Sch ranks higher (92.1 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 Ross El Sch and Shaler Area El Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ross El Sch: 498. Shaler Area El Sch: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ross El Sch and Shaler Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ross El Sch is 32nd of 1,627 and Shaler Area El Sch is 127th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).