Cesar Chavez Intermediate vs Fern Bacon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 4–6
357 students
Fern Bacon Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Intermediate Sacramento, California | Fern Bacon Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 1,334 | #1006 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13078 of 15,369 | #14002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 357 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 18.6).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Cesar Chavez Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.5).
- •Fern Bacon Middle is the larger school with 679 students compared with 357.
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 Cesar Chavez Intermediate better than Fern Bacon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Intermediate ranks higher (23.7 vs 18.6 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 Cesar Chavez Intermediate and Fern Bacon Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Intermediate: 357. Fern Bacon Middle: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Intermediate and Fern Bacon Middle rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Intermediate is 863rd of 1,334 and Fern Bacon Middle is 1006th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).