Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS vs Northley MS
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.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Chester · Charter other · Grades K–12
701 students
Northley MS
Aston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Chester, Pennsylvania | Northley MS Aston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #244 of 521 |
| National rank | – | #5075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 37% |
| city | Chester | Aston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northley MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •Northley MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Northley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Northley MS is the larger school with 748 students compared with 701.
- •Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is a charter school while Northley 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 Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS better than Northley MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Northley MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Aston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS: 701. Northley MS: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS and Northley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS is unranked and Northley MS is 244th of 521 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).