Southmoreland El Sch vs Southmoreland Primary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
Southmoreland Primary Center
Alverton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
277 students
| Measure | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland Primary Center Alverton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 1,627 | #1088 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21202 of 50,301 | #29025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 548 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Scottdale | Alverton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 44.4).
- •Southmoreland Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 64.4%).
- •Southmoreland Primary Center does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Southmoreland El Sch is the larger school with 548 students compared with 277.
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 Southmoreland El Sch better than Southmoreland Primary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland El Sch ranks higher (55.7 vs 44.4 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 Southmoreland El Sch and Southmoreland Primary Center?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Scottdale and Alverton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Southmoreland Primary Center: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southmoreland El Sch and Southmoreland Primary Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 and Southmoreland Primary Center is 1088th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).