Cambria Heights MS vs North Star East MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambria Heights MS
Patton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
North Star East MS
Stoystown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights MS Patton, Pennsylvania | North Star East MS Stoystown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 521 | #367 of 521 |
| National rank | #5306 of 15,369 | #8653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 271 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 104% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | Patton | Stoystown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 45.3).
- •North Star East MS does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 104%).
- •North Star East MS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.0).
- •North Star East MS is the larger school with 272 students compared with 271.
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 Cambria Heights MS better than North Star East MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights MS ranks higher (60.8 vs 45.3 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 Cambria Heights MS and North Star East MS?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Patton and Stoystown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights MS: 271. North Star East MS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights MS and North Star East MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambria Heights MS is 254th of 521 and North Star East MS is 367th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).