Allen MS vs Cambria Heights MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen MS
Camp Hill · Public middle · Grades 7–8
272 students
Cambria Heights MS
Patton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
| Measure | Allen MS Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Cambria Heights MS Patton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 521 | #254 of 521 |
| National rank | #5961 of 15,369 | #5306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| city | Camp Hill | Patton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 57.7).
- •Allen MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Allen MS is the larger school with 272 students compared with 271.
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 Allen MS better than Cambria Heights MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights MS ranks higher (60.8 vs 57.7 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 Allen MS and Cambria Heights MS?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Camp Hill and Patton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen MS: 272. Cambria Heights MS: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen MS and Cambria Heights MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Allen MS is 282nd of 521 and Cambria Heights MS is 254th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).