Centre Learning Community CS vs Park Forest MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 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
Park Forest MS
State College · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Centre Learning Community CS State College, Pennsylvania | Park Forest MS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #227 of 521 | #29 of 521 |
| National rank | #4814 of 15,369 | #603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 67 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 67 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Forest MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 63.0).
- •Park Forest MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Park Forest MS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Park Forest MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 35.8%).
- •Park Forest MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Park Forest MS is the larger school with 822 students compared with 67.
- •Centre Learning Community CS is a charter school while Park Forest MS 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 Park Forest MS?
On the Success Index (US), Park Forest MS ranks higher (86.4 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 Park Forest MS?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Learning Community CS: 67. Park Forest MS: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Learning Community CS and Park Forest MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Centre Learning Community CS is 227th of 521 and Park Forest MS is 29th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).