California Academy of Learning CS vs California Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 259 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Academy of Learning CS
Coal Center · Charter other · Grades K–10
153 students
California Area MS
Coal Center · Public middle · Grades 7–8
158 students
| Measure | California Academy of Learning CS Coal Center, Pennsylvania | California Area MS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #347 of 521 |
| National rank | – | #8049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 153 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Coal Center | 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 93%).
- •California Academy of Learning CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.6).
- •California Area MS is the larger school with 158 students compared with 153.
- •California Academy of Learning CS is a charter school while California Area MS is a public 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 California Academy of Learning CS better than California Area MS?
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 California Academy of Learning CS and California Area MS?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Coal Center and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Academy of Learning CS: 153. California Area MS: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Academy of Learning CS and California Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
California Academy of Learning CS is unranked and California Area MS is 347th of 521 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).