Catasauqua MS vs Innovative Arts Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 711 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #577 of 618 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #15581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 3% |
| city | Catasauqua | Catasauqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catasauqua MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 18.2).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 3%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 16%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Catasauqua MS is a public school while Innovative Arts Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innovative Arts Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Catasauqua MS ranks higher (39.4 vs 18.2 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 Innovative Arts Academy CS?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Catasauqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Innovative Arts Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).