Shaler Area El Sch vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Shaler Area El Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 521 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #2657 of 15,369 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 870 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Glenshaw | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaler Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 67.2).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Shaler Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Shaler Area El Sch is the larger school with 870 students compared with 589.
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 Shaler Area El Sch better than Shaler Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Shaler Area El Sch ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.2 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 Shaler Area El Sch and Shaler Area MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glenshaw and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaler Area El Sch: 870. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaler Area El Sch and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area El Sch is 127th of 521 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).