Altoona Area Jr HS vs Baker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Area Jr HS
Altoona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,578 students
Baker El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Baker El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 521 | #869 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,369 | #20570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,578 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 43.0).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 263.
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 Altoona Area Jr HS better than Baker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Baker El Sch ranks higher (56.5 vs 43.0 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 Altoona Area Jr HS and Baker El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area Jr HS: 1,578. Baker El Sch: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area Jr HS and Baker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area Jr HS is 385th of 521 and Baker El Sch is 869th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).