Butler Area IHS vs Center Township El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area IHS
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,291 students
Center Township El Sch
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Center Township El Sch Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #524 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #10239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,291 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Township El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 64.6).
- •Center Township El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Center Township El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Center Township El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 45.2%).
- •Center Township El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Butler Area IHS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 584.
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 Butler Area IHS better than Center Township El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Center Township El Sch ranks higher (71.5 vs 64.6 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 Butler Area IHS and Center Township El Sch?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Center Township El Sch: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Center Township El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Center Township El Sch is 524th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).