Thirteenth & Union El Sch vs Twelfth & Marion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 719 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
641 students
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
| Measure | Thirteenth & Union El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Twelfth & Marion El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1519 of 1,627 | #1551 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46893 of 50,301 | #47610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 641 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 15.1).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 107.2%).
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch is the larger school with 641 students compared with 459.
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 Thirteenth & Union El Sch better than Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thirteenth & Union El Sch ranks higher (16.5 vs 15.1 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 Thirteenth & Union El Sch and Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thirteenth & Union El Sch: 641. Twelfth & Marion El Sch: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thirteenth & Union El Sch and Twelfth & Marion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Thirteenth & Union El Sch is 1519th of 1,627 and Twelfth & Marion El Sch is 1551st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).