Brownsville Area MS vs California Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 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 MS
Coal Center · Public middle · Grades 7–8
158 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area MS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Area MS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 521 | #347 of 521 |
| National rank | #14193 of 15,369 | #8049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 329 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 42% |
| city | Brownsville | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 17.4).
- •California Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •California Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •California Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 106.1%).
- •Brownsville Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.6).
- •Brownsville Area MS is the larger school with 329 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 Brownsville Area MS better than California Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), California Area MS ranks higher (48.1 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 MS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area MS: 329. California Area MS: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area MS and California Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area MS is 499th of 521 and California Area MS is 347th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).