Central El Sch vs Tamaqua El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 47 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
Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
697 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua El Sch Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1590 of 1,627 | #1070 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48793 of 50,301 | #28122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 694 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 34% |
| city | Allentown | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 12.2).
- •Tamaqua El Sch does better on math proficiency (34% vs 11%).
- •Tamaqua El Sch does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •Tamaqua El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 100.4%).
- •Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Tamaqua El Sch is the larger school with 697 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 Tamaqua El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua El Sch ranks higher (45.7 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 Tamaqua El Sch?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 694. Tamaqua El Sch: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Tamaqua El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1590th of 1,627 and Tamaqua El Sch is 1070th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).