Centre Learning Community CS vs Ferguson Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre Learning Community CS
State College · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
67 students
Ferguson Twp El Sch
Pine Grove Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Centre Learning Community CS State College, Pennsylvania | Ferguson Twp El Sch Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #227 of 521 | #91 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4814 of 15,369 | #1238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 67 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 67 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | State College | Pine Grove Mills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 63.0).
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 35.8%).
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Ferguson Twp El Sch is the larger school with 287 students compared with 67.
- •Centre Learning Community CS is a charter school while Ferguson Twp El Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Centre Learning Community CS better than Ferguson Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ferguson Twp El Sch ranks higher (88.2 vs 63.0 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 Centre Learning Community CS and Ferguson Twp El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between State College and Pine Grove Mills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Learning Community CS: 67. Ferguson Twp El Sch: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Learning Community CS and Ferguson Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Centre Learning Community CS is 227th of 521 and Ferguson Twp El Sch is 91st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).