Centre Learning Community CS vs Life Male STEAM Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 167 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
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
101 students
| Measure | Centre Learning Community CS State College, Pennsylvania | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 521 | #202 of 521 |
| National rank | #4814 of 15,369 | #4181 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 67 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 67 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | State College | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 63.0).
- •Centre Learning Community CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 43.6%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 13.4).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS is the larger school with 101 students compared with 67.
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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Life Male STEAM Academy CS ranks higher (66.0 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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS?
About 167 km in a straight line, between State College and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Learning Community CS: 67. Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Learning Community CS and Life Male STEAM Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Centre Learning Community CS is 227th of 521 and Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).