Arts Academy CS vs Roosevelt El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 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
Roosevelt El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Arts Academy CS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Roosevelt El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 521 | #1423 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9734 of 15,369 | #44238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 21.0).
- •Roosevelt El Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.8).
- •Roosevelt El Sch is the larger school with 631 students compared with 296.
- •Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy CS ranks higher (40.3 vs 21.0 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 Roosevelt El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy CS: 296. Roosevelt El Sch: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy CS and Roosevelt El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy CS is 396th of 521 and Roosevelt El Sch is 1423rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).