Beaver-Main El Sch vs Central Columbia MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver-Main El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students
Central Columbia MS
Bloomsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
| Measure | Beaver-Main El Sch Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Central Columbia MS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #375 of 1,627 | #108 of 521 |
| National rank | #6474 of 50,301 | #2197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 95 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 59% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver-Main El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 75.9).
- •Beaver-Main El Sch does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 59%).
- •Beaver-Main El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 75%).
- •Central Columbia MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 38.9%).
- •Central Columbia MS does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Central Columbia MS is the larger school with 587 students compared with 95.
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 Beaver-Main El Sch better than Central Columbia MS?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver-Main El Sch ranks higher (77.4 vs 75.9 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 Beaver-Main El Sch and Central Columbia MS?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomsburg and Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver-Main El Sch: 95. Central Columbia MS: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver-Main El Sch and Central Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver-Main El Sch is 375th of 1,627 and Central Columbia MS is 108th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).