Arthur C. Butler Elementary vs T. R. Smedberg Middle
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.
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
949 students
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,065 students
| Measure | Arthur C. Butler Elementary Elk Grove, California | T. R. Smedberg Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2011 of 5,693 | #655 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26467 of 50,301 | #11259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 949 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur C. Butler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 33.2).
- •Arthur C. Butler Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Arthur C. Butler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Arthur C. Butler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 71.5%).
- •T. R. Smedberg Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.3).
- •T. R. Smedberg Middle is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 949.
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 Arthur C. Butler Elementary better than T. R. Smedberg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur C. Butler Elementary ranks higher (48.0 vs 33.2 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 Arthur C. Butler Elementary and T. R. Smedberg Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary: 949. T. R. Smedberg Middle: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur C. Butler Elementary and T. R. Smedberg Middle rank in California?
Arthur C. Butler Elementary is 2011th of 5,693 and T. R. Smedberg Middle is 655th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).