Bear Creek Community CS vs Fairview El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.3 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
Fairview El Sch
Mountaintop · Public elementary · Grades K–6
612 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Community CS Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania | Fairview El Sch Mountaintop, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,627 | #483 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20105 of 50,301 | #9301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 604 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Bear Creek Township | Mountaintop |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 57.2).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 53%).
- •Bear Creek Community CS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.7).
- •Fairview El Sch is the larger school with 612 students compared with 604.
- •Bear Creek Community CS is a charter school while Fairview 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 Fairview El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview El Sch ranks higher (72.9 vs 57.2 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 Fairview El Sch?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek Township and Mountaintop in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Community CS: 604. Fairview El Sch: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Community CS and Fairview El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek Community CS is 850th of 1,627 and Fairview El Sch is 483rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).