Ambridge Area MS vs Freedom Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 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 MS
Freedom · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | #284 of 521 |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | #6083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 500 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| city | Freedom | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 33.6).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 95%).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.7).
- •Ambridge Area MS is the larger school with 500 students compared with 356.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Area MS ranks higher (57.2 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 MS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Freedom Area MS: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Freedom Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Freedom Area MS is 284th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).