Ambridge Area MS vs Freedom Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 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
Freedom Area El Sch
Freedom · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area El Sch Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | #700 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | #15438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 500 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Freedom | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 33.6).
- •Freedom Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Freedom Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Freedom Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 95%).
- •Freedom Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.7).
- •Ambridge Area MS is the larger school with 500 students compared with 426.
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 Freedom Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Area El Sch ranks higher (64.0 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 Freedom Area El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Freedom Area El Sch: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Freedom Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Freedom Area El Sch is 700th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).