Carl Smith Middle vs Los Nietos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Smith Middle
Terra Bella · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
Los Nietos Middle
Los Nietos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
| Measure | Carl Smith Middle Terra Bella, California | Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,334 | #621 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14664 of 15,369 | #10837 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 262 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| city | Terra Bella | Los Nietos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Nietos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 14.2).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 93.1%).
- •Los Nietos Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.2).
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 Carl Smith Middle better than Los Nietos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Nietos Middle ranks higher (35.1 vs 14.2 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 Carl Smith Middle and Los Nietos Middle?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Terra Bella and Los Nietos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Smith Middle: 262. Los Nietos Middle: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Smith Middle and Los Nietos Middle rank in California?
Carl Smith Middle is 1153rd of 1,334 and Los Nietos Middle is 621st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).