Baden Academy CS vs Freedom Area MS
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.
Baden Academy CS
Baden · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
Freedom Area MS
Freedom · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | Baden Academy CS Baden, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,627 | #284 of 521 |
| National rank | #19567 of 50,301 | #6083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 593 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| city | Baden | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.0 vs 57.2).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Baden Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 66.6%).
- •Freedom Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Baden Academy CS is the larger school with 593 students compared with 356.
- •Baden Academy CS is a charter school while Freedom Area 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 Baden Academy CS better than Freedom Area MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baden Academy CS and Freedom Area MS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Baden and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baden Academy CS: 593. Freedom Area MS: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baden Academy CS and Freedom Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baden Academy CS is 830th of 1,627 and Freedom Area MS is 284th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).