Arts Academy CS vs Broughal MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts Academy CS
Allentown · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
296 students
Broughal MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
| Measure | Arts Academy CS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Broughal MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 521 | #474 of 521 |
| National rank | #9734 of 15,369 | #13244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 6% |
| city | Allentown | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 22.9).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 6%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Broughal MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 93.2%).
- •Broughal MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Broughal MS is the larger school with 520 students compared with 296.
- •Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Broughal MS is a public 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 Arts Academy CS better than Broughal MS?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy CS ranks higher (40.3 vs 22.9 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 Arts Academy CS and Broughal MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy CS: 296. Broughal MS: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy CS and Broughal MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy CS is 396th of 521 and Broughal MS is 474th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).