Steel Valley MS vs West Mifflin Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steel Valley MS
Munhall · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
West Mifflin Area MS
West Mifflin · Public middle · Grades 4–8
776 students
| Measure | Steel Valley MS Munhall, Pennsylvania | West Mifflin Area MS West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 521 | #424 of 521 |
| National rank | #11991 of 15,369 | #11116 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 429 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Munhall | West Mifflin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Mifflin Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.7).
- •West Mifflin Area MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •West Mifflin Area MS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Steel Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 101.3%).
- •Steel Valley MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •West Mifflin Area MS is the larger school with 776 students compared with 429.
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 Steel Valley MS better than West Mifflin Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), West Mifflin Area MS ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.7 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 Steel Valley MS and West Mifflin Area MS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Munhall and West Mifflin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steel Valley MS: 429. West Mifflin Area MS: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steel Valley MS and West Mifflin Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Steel Valley MS is 449th of 521 and West Mifflin Area MS is 424th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).