Arcade Middle vs James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcade Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
406 students
| Measure | Arcade Middle Sacramento, California | James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,334 | #1400 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12811 of 15,369 | #18652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 595 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 25.2).
- •James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 83.4%).
- •Arcade Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.4).
- •Arcade Middle is the larger school with 595 students compared with 406.
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 Arcade Middle better than James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 25.2 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 Arcade Middle and James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcade Middle: 595. James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcade Middle and James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary rank in California?
Arcade Middle is 828th of 1,334 and James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is 1400th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).