Brownsville Area MS vs California Area El Sch
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 Area El Sch
Coal Center · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area MS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Area El Sch Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 521 | #1078 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14193 of 15,369 | #28593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 329 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 17.4).
- •California Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 11%).
- •California Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •California Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 106.1%).
- •Brownsville Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •California Area El Sch is the larger school with 485 students compared with 329.
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 Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), California Area El Sch ranks higher (45.0 vs 17.4 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 Brownsville Area MS and California Area El Sch?
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 Area El Sch: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area MS and California Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area MS is 499th of 521 and California Area El Sch is 1078th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).