Bullis Charter vs Ellen Fletcher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullis Charter
Los Altos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
997 students
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
| Measure | Bullis Charter Los Altos, California | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 5,693 | #5 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #446 of 50,301 | #278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 997 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 81% |
| city | Los Altos | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bullis Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 90.2).
- •Bullis Charter does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 13.6%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Bullis Charter is the larger school with 997 students compared with 572.
- •Bullis Charter is a charter school while Ellen Fletcher Middle is a public 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 Bullis Charter better than Ellen Fletcher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bullis Charter ranks higher (91.7 vs 90.2 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 Bullis Charter and Ellen Fletcher Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullis Charter: 997. Ellen Fletcher Middle: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullis Charter and Ellen Fletcher Middle rank in California?
Bullis Charter is 5th of 5,693 and Ellen Fletcher Middle is 5th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).