Innovative Arts Academy CS vs Northampton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
Northampton Area MS
Northampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area MS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 618 | #291 of 521 |
| National rank | #15581 of 16,910 | #6322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 35% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 18.2).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 3%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 16%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 70.6%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Northampton Area MS is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 477.
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Northampton Area MS 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 Innovative Arts Academy CS better than Northampton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area MS ranks higher (56.1 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 Innovative Arts Academy CS and Northampton Area MS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. Northampton Area MS: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovative Arts Academy CS and Northampton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 and Northampton Area MS is 291st of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).