Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Northridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Northridge Elementary
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
423 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Orangevale, California | Northridge Elementary Fair Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,334 | #4303 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8591 of 15,369 | #44473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 687 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| city | Orangevale | Fair Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 20.6).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 59.8%).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.7).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 423.
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 Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Northridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew Carnegie Middle ranks higher (45.6 vs 20.6 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 Andrew Carnegie Middle and Northridge Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Fair Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 687. Northridge Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Northridge Elementary rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 477th of 1,334 and Northridge Elementary is 4303rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).