Central El Sch vs New Brighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Beaver Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
New Brighton Area MS
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | New Brighton Area MS New Brighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 1,627 | #398 of 521 |
| National rank | #43570 of 50,301 | #9792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Beaver Falls | New Brighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 22.0).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.9%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.1).
- •Central El Sch is the larger school with 466 students compared with 290.
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 New Brighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Area MS ranks higher (40.1 vs 22.0 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 New Brighton Area MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and New Brighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 466. New Brighton Area MS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and New Brighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 1410th of 1,627 and New Brighton Area MS is 398th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).