Catasauqua MS vs Hamburg Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 44 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
Hamburg Area Middle School
Hamburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Hamburg Area Middle School Hamburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #361 of 521 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #8476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| city | Catasauqua | Hamburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamburg Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 39.4).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 98.1%).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School is the larger school with 482 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 Hamburg Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamburg Area Middle School ranks higher (46.2 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 Hamburg Area Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Hamburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Hamburg Area Middle School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Hamburg Area Middle School rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Hamburg Area Middle School is 361st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).