Arden Middle vs Gateway International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
Gateway International
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
628 students
| Measure | Arden Middle Sacramento, California | Gateway International Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,334 | #2075 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7326 of 15,369 | #27293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,010 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 46.8).
- •Gateway International does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Arden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 65.6%).
- •Arden Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.3).
- •Arden Middle is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 628.
- •Arden Middle is a public school while Gateway International is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arden Middle better than Gateway International?
On the Success Index (US), Arden Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 46.8 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 Arden Middle and Gateway International?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arden Middle: 1,010. Gateway International: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arden Middle and Gateway International rank in California?
Arden Middle is 396th of 1,334 and Gateway International is 2075th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).