Bethlehem-Center El Sch vs California Area MS
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 Area MS
Coal Center · Public middle · Grades 7–8
158 students
| Measure | Bethlehem-Center El Sch Fredericktown, Pennsylvania | California Area MS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,627 | #347 of 521 |
| National rank | #29786 of 50,301 | #8049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 483 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Fredericktown | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 43.2).
- •Bethlehem-Center El Sch does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •California Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •California Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 100.6%).
- •Bethlehem-Center El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Bethlehem-Center El Sch is the larger school with 483 students compared with 158.
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 Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), California Area MS ranks higher (48.1 vs 43.2 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 Bethlehem-Center El Sch and California Area MS?
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 Area MS: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem-Center El Sch and California Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethlehem-Center El Sch is 1107th of 1,627 and California Area MS is 347th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).