Camp Curtin Academy vs Downey Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camp Curtin Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Camp Curtin Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Downey Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 521 | #1599 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14120 of 15,369 | #48991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 724 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camp Curtin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 11.6).
- •Downey Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Camp Curtin Academy does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Camp Curtin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 100.7%).
- •Downey Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Camp Curtin Academy is the larger school with 724 students compared with 405.
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 Camp Curtin Academy better than Downey Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Camp Curtin Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 11.6 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 Camp Curtin Academy and Downey Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camp Curtin Academy: 724. Downey Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camp Curtin Academy and Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Camp Curtin Academy is 494th of 521 and Downey Sch is 1599th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).