Francis H Sheckler El Sch vs Northampton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 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
Northampton Area MS
Northampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Francis H Sheckler El Sch Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area MS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #984 of 1,627 | #291 of 521 |
| National rank | #24193 of 50,301 | #6322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 589 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 51.4).
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Francis H Sheckler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 96.9%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Northampton Area MS is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 589.
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 Northampton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area MS ranks higher (56.1 vs 51.4 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 Northampton Area MS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch: 589. Northampton Area MS: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis H Sheckler El Sch and Northampton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch is 984th of 1,627 and Northampton Area MS is 291st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).