Hartman El Ctr vs Southern Columbia MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 160 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartman El Ctr
Catawissa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Southern Columbia MS
Catawissa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
367 students
| Measure | Hartman El Ctr Catawissa, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia MS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,627 | #133 of 521 |
| National rank | #7659 of 50,301 | #2800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 480 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Catawissa | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartman El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 72.7).
- •Hartman El Ctr does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hartman El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 38.1%).
- •Hartman El Ctr does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Hartman El Ctr is the larger school with 480 students compared with 367.
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 Hartman El Ctr better than Southern Columbia MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hartman El Ctr ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.7 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 Hartman El Ctr and Southern Columbia MS?
About 160 m in a straight line, between Catawissa and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartman El Ctr: 480. Southern Columbia MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartman El Ctr and Southern Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hartman El Ctr is 412th of 1,627 and Southern Columbia MS is 133rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).