Bethlehem-Center El Sch vs California Academy of Learning CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem-Center El Sch
Fredericktown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
California Academy of Learning CS
Coal Center · Charter other · Grades K–10
153 students
| Measure | Bethlehem-Center El Sch Fredericktown, Pennsylvania | California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #29786 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 483 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Fredericktown | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 100.6%).
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •Bethlehem-Center El Sch is the larger school with 483 students compared with 153.
- •Bethlehem-Center El Sch is a public school while California Academy of Learning CS is a charter 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 Bethlehem-Center El Sch better than California Academy of Learning CS?
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 Bethlehem-Center El Sch and California Academy of Learning CS?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Fredericktown and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem-Center El Sch: 483. California Academy of Learning CS: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem-Center El Sch and California Academy of Learning CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethlehem-Center El Sch is 1107th of 1,627 and California Academy of Learning CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).