Hamburg Area Middle School vs Tamaqua Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg Area Middle School
Hamburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Hamburg Area Middle School Hamburg, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua Area MS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 521 | #327 of 521 |
| National rank | #8476 of 15,369 | #7399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| city | Hamburg | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 46.2).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 58.2%).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Tamaqua Area MS is the larger school with 488 students compared with 482.
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 Hamburg Area Middle School better than Tamaqua Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua Area MS ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.2 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 Hamburg Area Middle School and Tamaqua Area MS?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg Area Middle School: 482. Tamaqua Area MS: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg Area Middle School and Tamaqua Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamburg Area Middle School is 361st of 521 and Tamaqua Area MS is 327th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).