Central El Sch vs Harrison-Morton MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Harrison-Morton MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Harrison-Morton MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1590 of 1,627 | #488 of 521 |
| National rank | #48793 of 50,301 | #13937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison-Morton MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 12.2).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 100.4%).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Harrison-Morton MS is the larger school with 704 students compared with 694.
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 Central El Sch better than Harrison-Morton MS?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison-Morton MS ranks higher (19.0 vs 12.2 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 Central El Sch and Harrison-Morton MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 694. Harrison-Morton MS: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Harrison-Morton MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1590th of 1,627 and Harrison-Morton MS is 488th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).