Arden Middle vs Katherine Johnson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Katherine Johnson Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Arden Middle Sacramento, California | Katherine Johnson Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,334 | #1064 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7326 of 15,369 | #14304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,010 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 16.8).
- •Arden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 90.2%).
- •Katherine Johnson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.0).
- •Arden Middle is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 612.
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 Katherine Johnson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arden Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 16.8 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 Katherine Johnson Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arden Middle: 1,010. Katherine Johnson Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arden Middle and Katherine Johnson Middle rank in California?
Arden Middle is 396th of 1,334 and Katherine Johnson Middle is 1064th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).