Arts Academy CS vs South Mountain MS
South Mountain MS has a higher overall rating of 4.5/10 compared to 3.9/10. South Mountain MS is significantly larger with 966 students, about 3.5× the size of Arts Academy CS (276). In math proficiency, South Mountain MS leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Arts Academy CS
Allentown, PA
3.9/10
Middle School5th – 8thCharter
276 students
South Mountain MS
Allentown, PA
4.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
966 students
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| Metric | Arts Academy CS | South Mountain MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Growth Score | 2.7 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| State Rank | #2,652 of 2,848 | #2,412 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 7th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Arts Academy CS | South Mountain MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Allentown (18103) | Allentown (18103) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,545 | $72,545 |
| Median Home Value | $242,400 | $242,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,333 | $1,333 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.5% | 27.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |