Francis H Sheckler El Sch vs Innovative Arts Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
Catasauqua · Public elementary · Grades K–4
589 students
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
| Measure | Francis H Sheckler El Sch Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,627 | #577 of 618 |
| National rank | #24193 of 50,301 | #15581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 589 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 3% |
| city | Catasauqua | Catasauqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 18.2).
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 3%).
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 16%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 96.9%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch is the larger school with 589 students compared with 477.
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch is a public school while Innovative Arts Academy CS is a charter 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 Francis H Sheckler El Sch better than Innovative Arts Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Francis H Sheckler El Sch ranks higher (51.4 vs 18.2 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 Francis H Sheckler El Sch and Innovative Arts Academy CS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Catasauqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch: 589. Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis H Sheckler El Sch and Innovative Arts Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch is 984th of 1,627 and Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).