Altoona Area Jr HS vs Bellwood Antis MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 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
Bellwood Antis MS
Bellwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
332 students
| Measure | Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Bellwood Antis MS Bellwood, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 521 | #217 of 521 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,369 | #4524 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,578 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Altoona | Bellwood |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellwood Antis MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 43.0).
- •Bellwood Antis MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Bellwood Antis MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Bellwood Antis MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Bellwood Antis MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 332.
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 Bellwood Antis MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bellwood Antis MS ranks higher (64.3 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 Bellwood Antis MS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Bellwood in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area Jr HS: 1,578. Bellwood Antis MS: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area Jr HS and Bellwood Antis MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area Jr HS is 385th of 521 and Bellwood Antis MS is 217th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).