Shady Grove El Sch vs Tamaqua El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shady Grove El Sch
Ambler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
697 students
| Measure | Shady Grove El Sch Ambler, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua El Sch Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,627 | #1070 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5272 of 50,301 | #28122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 34% |
| city | Ambler | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 45.7).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 67.4%).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Shady Grove El Sch is the larger school with 698 students compared with 697.
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 Shady Grove El Sch better than Tamaqua El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove El Sch ranks higher (79.5 vs 45.7 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 Shady Grove El Sch and Tamaqua El Sch?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Ambler and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shady Grove El Sch: 698. Tamaqua El Sch: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shady Grove El Sch and Tamaqua El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Shady Grove El Sch is 332nd of 1,627 and Tamaqua El Sch is 1070th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).