Brownsville Area El Sch vs California Academy of Learning CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area El Sch
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
California Academy of Learning CS
Coal Center · Charter other · Grades K–10
153 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area El Sch Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1389 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #42608 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 617 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Brownsville | 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 105.2%).
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Brownsville Area El Sch is the larger school with 617 students compared with 153.
- •Brownsville Area 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 Brownsville Area 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 Brownsville Area El Sch and California Academy of Learning CS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area El Sch: 617. California Academy of Learning CS: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area El Sch and California Academy of Learning CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area El Sch is 1389th of 1,627 and California Academy of Learning CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).