Union Area MS vs Washington Intrmd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
Washington Intrmd Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
707 students
| Measure | Union Area MS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Washington Intrmd Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 521 | #1411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8279 of 15,369 | #43617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 174 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 22.0).
- •Union Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Union Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Union Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 99.9%).
- •Washington Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Washington Intrmd Sch is the larger school with 707 students compared with 174.
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 Union Area MS better than Washington Intrmd Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Union Area MS ranks higher (47.1 vs 22.0 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 Union Area MS and Washington Intrmd Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Area MS: 174. Washington Intrmd Sch: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Area MS and Washington Intrmd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Union Area MS is 355th of 521 and Washington Intrmd Sch is 1411th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).