California Middle vs William Land Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
782 students
William Land Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
| Measure | California Middle Sacramento, California | William Land Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,334 | #1422 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9859 of 15,369 | #18891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 782 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Land Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 39.8).
- •William Land Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •William Land Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •William Land Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 62.4%).
- •California Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 26.2).
- •California Middle is the larger school with 782 students compared with 367.
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 California Middle better than William Land Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Land Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 39.8 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 California Middle and William Land Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Middle: 782. William Land Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Middle and William Land Elementary rank in California?
California Middle is 566th of 1,334 and William Land Elementary is 1422nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).