Ambridge Area MS vs Provident CS - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 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
Provident CS - West
Baden · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
51 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Provident CS - West Baden, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 500 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 5.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Freedom | Baden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident CS - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 33.6).
- •Provident CS - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 95%).
- •Provident CS - West does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 16.7).
- •Ambridge Area MS is the larger school with 500 students compared with 51.
- •Ambridge Area MS is a public school while Provident CS - West 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 Provident CS - West?
On the Success Index (US), Provident CS - West ranks higher (80.1 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 Provident CS - West?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Baden in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Provident CS - West: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Provident CS - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Provident CS - West is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).