Catherine L. Zane Middle vs Freshwater Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students
| Measure | Catherine L. Zane Middle Eureka, California | Freshwater Charter Middle Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #12647 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 417 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64.5% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 26.1).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 36%).
- •Freshwater Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 63.1%).
- •Catherine L. Zane Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.5).
- •Catherine L. Zane Middle is the larger school with 417 students compared with 51.
- •Catherine L. Zane Middle is a public school while Freshwater Charter Middle is a charter 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle better than Freshwater Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Charter Middle ranks higher (73.3 vs 26.1 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle and Freshwater Charter Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine L. Zane Middle: 417. Freshwater Charter Middle: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine L. Zane Middle and Freshwater Charter Middle rank in California?
Catherine L. Zane Middle is 809th of 1,334 and Freshwater Charter Middle is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).