Andrew Jackson Elementary vs John Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
John Sutter Middle
Fowler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Elementary Selma, California | John Sutter Middle Fowler, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4398 of 5,693 | #643 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44945 of 50,301 | #11076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Selma | Fowler |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Sutter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 19.8).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 91.4%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.7).
- •Andrew Jackson Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 579.
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 Jackson Elementary better than John Sutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Sutter Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 19.8 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 Jackson Elementary and John Sutter Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Selma and Fowler in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Elementary: 640. John Sutter Middle: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Elementary and John Sutter Middle rank in California?
Andrew Jackson Elementary is 4398th of 5,693 and John Sutter Middle is 643rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).