Arts Academy CS vs Fountain Hill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 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
Fountain Hill El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Arts Academy CS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Fountain Hill El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 521 | #1274 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9734 of 15,369 | #36974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Allentown | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 32.4).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 93.2%).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch is the larger school with 530 students compared with 296.
- •Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Fountain Hill El Sch 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 Fountain Hill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy CS ranks higher (40.3 vs 32.4 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 Fountain Hill El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy CS: 296. Fountain Hill El Sch: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy CS and Fountain Hill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy CS is 396th of 521 and Fountain Hill El Sch is 1274th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).