Blue Lake Union Elementary vs Sunny Brae Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–8
153 students
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students
| Measure | Blue Lake Union Elementary Blue Lake, California | Sunny Brae Middle Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2650 of 5,693 | #386 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32867 of 50,301 | #7153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 153 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | Blue Lake | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Brae Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 38.6).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 62.1%).
- •Blue Lake Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.8).
- •Sunny Brae Middle is the larger school with 232 students compared with 153.
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 Blue Lake Union Elementary better than Sunny Brae Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Brae Middle ranks higher (52.2 vs 38.6 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 Blue Lake Union Elementary and Sunny Brae Middle?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Blue Lake and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Lake Union Elementary: 153. Sunny Brae Middle: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Lake Union Elementary and Sunny Brae Middle rank in California?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is 2650th of 5,693 and Sunny Brae Middle is 386th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).