Altoona Area Jr HS vs Haverford MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 269 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
Haverford MS
Havertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,578 students
| Measure | Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Haverford MS Havertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #385 of 521 | #35 of 521 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,369 | #680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,578 | 1,578 |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | 1,578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Altoona | Havertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haverford MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 43.0).
- •Haverford MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Haverford MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 58%).
- •Haverford MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Altoona Area Jr HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
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 Haverford MS?
On the Success Index (US), Haverford MS ranks higher (85.6 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 Haverford MS?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Havertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area Jr HS: 1,578. Haverford MS: 1,578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area Jr HS and Haverford MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area Jr HS is 385th of 521 and Haverford MS is 35th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).