Catasauqua MS vs Northampton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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
Northampton Area MS
Northampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area MS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #291 of 521 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #6322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 39.4).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 98.1%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Northampton Area MS is the larger school with 1,175 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 Northampton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area MS ranks higher (56.1 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 Northampton Area MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Northampton Area MS: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Northampton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Northampton Area MS is 291st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).