Central Valley MS vs Freedom Area El Sch
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 Valley MS
Monaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
Freedom Area El Sch
Freedom · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
| Measure | Central Valley MS Monaca, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area El Sch Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 521 | #700 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3680 of 15,369 | #15438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 504 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Monaca | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 64.0).
- •Freedom Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Central Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Central Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 55.9%).
- •Central Valley MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Central Valley MS is the larger school with 504 students compared with 426.
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 Valley MS better than Freedom Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley MS ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.0 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 Valley MS and Freedom Area El Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Monaca and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley MS: 504. Freedom Area El Sch: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley MS and Freedom Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Valley MS is 173rd of 521 and Freedom Area El Sch is 700th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).