Bear Creek Community CS vs Dodson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Community CS
Bear Creek Township · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
604 students
Dodson El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Community CS Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania | Dodson El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,627 | #1548 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20105 of 50,301 | #47477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 18% |
| city | Bear Creek Township | Wilkes Barre |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Community CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 15.3).
- •Bear Creek Community CS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Bear Creek Community CS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Bear Creek Community CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 92.5%).
- •Bear Creek Community CS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.9).
- •Bear Creek Community CS is the larger school with 604 students compared with 522.
- •Bear Creek Community CS is a charter school while Dodson 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 Bear Creek Community CS better than Dodson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek Community CS ranks higher (57.2 vs 15.3 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 Bear Creek Community CS and Dodson El Sch?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek Township and Wilkes Barre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Community CS: 604. Dodson El Sch: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Community CS and Dodson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek Community CS is 850th of 1,627 and Dodson El Sch is 1548th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).