Ambridge Area MS vs Baden Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambridge Area MS
Freedom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Baden Academy CS
Baden · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Baden Academy CS Baden, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | #830 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | #19567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 500 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Freedom | Baden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baden Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 33.6).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 95%).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Baden Academy CS is the larger school with 593 students compared with 500.
- •Ambridge Area MS is a public school while Baden Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ambridge Area MS better than Baden Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Baden Academy CS ranks higher (58.0 vs 33.6 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 Ambridge Area MS and Baden Academy CS?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Baden in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Baden Academy CS: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Baden Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Baden Academy CS is 830th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).