Centre Learning Community CS vs Young Scholars of Central PA CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Young Scholars of Central PA CS
State College · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
321 students
| Measure | Centre Learning Community CS State College, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 521 | #620 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4814 of 15,369 | #12850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 67 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 67 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 63.0).
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Centre Learning Community CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 49.5%).
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.4).
- •Young Scholars of Central PA CS is the larger school with 321 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 Young Scholars of Central PA CS?
On the Success Index (US), Young Scholars of Central PA CS ranks higher (67.9 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 Young Scholars of Central PA CS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Learning Community CS: 67. Young Scholars of Central PA CS: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Learning Community CS and Young Scholars of Central PA CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Centre Learning Community CS is 227th of 521 and Young Scholars of Central PA CS is 620th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).