Baker El Sch vs Hollidaysburg Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Hollidaysburg Area JHS
Hollidaysburg · Public middle · Grades 7–9
756 students
| Measure | Baker El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania | Hollidaysburg Area JHS Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,627 | #200 of 521 |
| National rank | #20570 of 50,301 | #4111 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 263 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Altoona | Hollidaysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 56.5).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS is the larger school with 756 students compared with 263.
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 Baker El Sch better than Hollidaysburg Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hollidaysburg Area JHS ranks higher (66.4 vs 56.5 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 Baker El Sch and Hollidaysburg Area JHS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Hollidaysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker El Sch: 263. Hollidaysburg Area JHS: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker El Sch and Hollidaysburg Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baker El Sch is 869th of 1,627 and Hollidaysburg Area JHS is 200th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).