Burroughs Elementary vs Kings Canyon 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.
Burroughs Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
674 students
Kings Canyon Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
862 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elementary Fresno, California | Kings Canyon Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3792 of 5,693 | #1116 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41628 of 50,301 | #14527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 674 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 15.3).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.6).
- •Kings Canyon Middle is the larger school with 862 students compared with 674.
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 Burroughs Elementary better than Kings Canyon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 15.3 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 Burroughs Elementary and Kings Canyon Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs Elementary: 674. Kings Canyon Middle: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elementary and Kings Canyon Middle rank in California?
Burroughs Elementary is 3792nd of 5,693 and Kings Canyon Middle is 1116th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).