Brownsville Area MS vs California Academy of Learning CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area MS
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
California Academy of Learning CS
Coal Center · Charter other · Grades K–10
153 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area MS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #499 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #14193 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 329 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.1% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| 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 106.1%).
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Brownsville Area MS is the larger school with 329 students compared with 153.
- •Brownsville Area MS 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 MS 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 MS and California Academy of Learning CS?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area MS: 329. California Academy of Learning CS: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area MS and California Academy of Learning CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area MS is 499th of 521 and California Academy of Learning CS is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).