Cambria Heights MS vs Tussey Mountain MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 56 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
Tussey Mountain MS
Saxton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
272 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights MS Patton, Pennsylvania | Tussey Mountain MS Saxton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 521 | #401 of 521 |
| National rank | #5306 of 15,369 | #10036 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% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| city | Patton | Saxton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 39.1).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Cambria Heights MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Tussey Mountain 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 Tussey Mountain MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights MS ranks higher (60.8 vs 39.1 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 Tussey Mountain MS?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Patton and Saxton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights MS: 271. Tussey Mountain MS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights MS and Tussey Mountain MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambria Heights MS is 254th of 521 and Tussey Mountain MS is 401st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).