Sandy Run MS vs Thomas Fitzwater El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Run MS
Dresher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Thomas Fitzwater El Sch
Willow Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Sandy Run MS Dresher, Pennsylvania | Thomas Fitzwater El Sch Willow Grove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 521 | #123 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #592 of 15,369 | #1654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 962 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Dresher | Willow Grove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.5 vs 87.0).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 24.6%).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Sandy Run MS is the larger school with 962 students compared with 431.
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 Sandy Run MS better than Thomas Fitzwater 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 Sandy Run MS and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dresher and Willow Grove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandy Run MS: 962. Thomas Fitzwater El Sch: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandy Run MS and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Sandy Run MS is 27th of 521 and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch is 123rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).