Shady Grove El Sch vs Wissahickon MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
Wissahickon MS
Ambler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Shady Grove El Sch Ambler, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon MS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,627 | #56 of 521 |
| National rank | #5272 of 50,301 | #1063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 698 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Ambler | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wissahickon MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 79.5).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 28.9%).
- •Shady Grove El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •Wissahickon MS is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 698.
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 Wissahickon MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wissahickon MS ranks higher (82.9 vs 79.5 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 Wissahickon MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ambler and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shady Grove El Sch: 698. Wissahickon MS: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shady Grove El Sch and Wissahickon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shady Grove El Sch is 332nd of 1,627 and Wissahickon MS is 56th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).