Carmichael Elementary vs John Barrett 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.
Carmichael Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
John Barrett Middle
Carmichael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Carmichael Elementary Carmichael, California | John Barrett Middle Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3442 of 5,693 | #709 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39381 of 50,301 | #11789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barrett Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 28.7).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 72.2%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.3).
- •John Barrett Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 374.
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 Carmichael Elementary better than John Barrett Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Barrett Middle ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.7 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 Carmichael Elementary and John Barrett Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael Elementary: 374. John Barrett Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael Elementary and John Barrett Middle rank in California?
Carmichael Elementary is 3442nd of 5,693 and John Barrett Middle is 709th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).