Bloomsburg Area MS vs Central Columbia El Sch
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.
Bloomsburg Area MS
Bloomsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
Central Columbia El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
705 students
| Measure | Bloomsburg Area MS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Central Columbia El Sch Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #290 of 521 | #285 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6312 of 15,369 | #4350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 380 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 69% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Columbia El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 56.1).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 50%).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Central Columbia El Sch is the larger school with 705 students compared with 380.
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 Bloomsburg Area MS better than Central Columbia El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Columbia El Sch ranks higher (81.1 vs 56.1 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 Bloomsburg Area MS and Central Columbia El Sch?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bloomsburg and Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomsburg Area MS: 380. Central Columbia El Sch: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomsburg Area MS and Central Columbia El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bloomsburg Area MS is 290th of 521 and Central Columbia El Sch is 285th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).