Catasauqua MS vs Knoch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 368 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
Knoch MS
Saxonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Knoch MS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #211 of 521 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #4396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Catasauqua | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoch MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 39.4).
- •Knoch MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Knoch MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Knoch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Knoch MS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Knoch MS is the larger school with 479 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 Knoch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch MS ranks higher (64.9 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 Knoch MS?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Knoch MS: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Knoch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Knoch MS is 211th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).