Gillingham Charter School vs Minersville Area El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville · Charter other · Grades K–12
233 students
Minersville Area El Ctr
Minersville · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
468 students
| Measure | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Minersville Area El Ctr Minersville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1161 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #32058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 233 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Pottsville | Minersville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minersville Area El Ctr does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Minersville Area El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Minersville Area El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •Minersville Area El Ctr is the larger school with 468 students compared with 233.
- •Gillingham Charter School is a charter school while Minersville Area El Ctr 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 Gillingham Charter School better than Minersville Area El Ctr?
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 Gillingham Charter School and Minersville Area El Ctr?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Minersville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillingham Charter School: 233. Minersville Area El Ctr: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillingham Charter School and Minersville Area El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Gillingham Charter School is unranked and Minersville Area El Ctr is 1161st of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).