Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Trajan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Trajan Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Orangevale, California | Trajan Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,334 | #1580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8591 of 15,369 | #20804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 687 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trajan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 45.6).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 48.6%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.4).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 391.
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 Trajan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trajan Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 45.6 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 Trajan Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 687. Trajan Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Trajan Elementary rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 477th of 1,334 and Trajan Elementary is 1580th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).