Catasauqua MS vs Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
Northampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Colonel John Siegfried El Sch Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #627 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #13133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 56% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 39.4).
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch does better on math proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 98.1%).
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Colonel John Siegfried El Sch is the larger school with 808 students compared with 477.
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 Catasauqua MS better than Colonel John Siegfried El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel John Siegfried El Sch ranks higher (67.4 vs 39.4 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 Catasauqua MS and Colonel John Siegfried El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Colonel John Siegfried El Sch: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Colonel John Siegfried El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Colonel John Siegfried El Sch is 627th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).