Shamokin Area El Sch vs Shamokin Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 491 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shamokin Area El Sch
Coal Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
830 students
Shamokin Area MS
Shamokin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
351 students
| Measure | Shamokin Area El Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area MS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 1,627 | #462 of 521 |
| National rank | #34603 of 50,301 | #12535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 830 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Coal Township | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamokin Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 26.8).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.3%).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Shamokin Area El Sch is the larger school with 830 students compared with 351.
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 Shamokin Area El Sch better than Shamokin Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Shamokin Area El Sch ranks higher (36.1 vs 26.8 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 Shamokin Area El Sch and Shamokin Area MS?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Coal Township and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shamokin Area El Sch: 830. Shamokin Area MS: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shamokin Area El Sch and Shamokin Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shamokin Area El Sch is 1224th of 1,627 and Shamokin Area MS is 462nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).