Ardis G. Egan Junior High vs Ellen Fletcher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
Los Altos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
517 students
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
| Measure | Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos, California | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 1,334 | #5 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #918 of 15,369 | #278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Los Altos | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 83.7).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Ardis G. Egan Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 13.6%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 23.5).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 517.
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 Ardis G. Egan Junior High better than Ellen Fletcher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Fletcher Middle ranks higher (90.2 vs 83.7 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 Ardis G. Egan Junior High and Ellen Fletcher Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High: 517. Ellen Fletcher Middle: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardis G. Egan Junior High and Ellen Fletcher Middle rank in California?
Ardis G. Egan Junior High is 30th of 1,334 and Ellen Fletcher Middle is 5th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).