Tamaqua El Sch vs West Penn Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
697 students
West Penn Twp El Sch
New Ringgold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
| Measure | Tamaqua El Sch Tamaqua, Pennsylvania | West Penn Twp El Sch New Ringgold, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 1,627 | #807 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #28122 of 50,301 | #19024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Tamaqua | New Ringgold |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Penn Twp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 45.7).
- •West Penn Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Tamaqua El Sch does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •West Penn Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 67.4%).
- •West Penn Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •Tamaqua El Sch is the larger school with 697 students compared with 250.
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 Tamaqua El Sch better than West Penn Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), West Penn Twp El Sch ranks higher (58.8 vs 45.7 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 Tamaqua El Sch and West Penn Twp El Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Tamaqua and New Ringgold in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tamaqua El Sch: 697. West Penn Twp El Sch: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tamaqua El Sch and West Penn Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Tamaqua El Sch is 1070th of 1,627 and West Penn Twp El Sch is 807th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).