Allen MS vs North Star East MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 169 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
North Star East MS
Stoystown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students
| Measure | Allen MS Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | North Star East MS Stoystown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 521 | #367 of 521 |
| National rank | #5961 of 15,369 | #8653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 104% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| city | Camp Hill | Stoystown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 45.3).
- •Allen MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Allen MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Allen MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 104%).
- •North Star East MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.6).
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 North Star East MS?
On the Success Index (US), Allen MS ranks higher (57.7 vs 45.3 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 North Star East MS?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Camp Hill and Stoystown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen MS: 272. North Star East MS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen MS and North Star East MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Allen MS is 282nd of 521 and North Star East MS is 367th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).