Cooper Middle vs El Capitan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
El Capitan Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle Fresno, California | El Capitan Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,334 | #973 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11915 of 15,369 | #13791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 538 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 19.9).
- •Cooper Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.9).
- •El Capitan Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 538.
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 Cooper Middle better than El Capitan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Middle ranks higher (30.0 vs 19.9 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 Cooper Middle and El Capitan Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle: 538. El Capitan Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle and El Capitan Middle rank in California?
Cooper Middle is 722nd of 1,334 and El Capitan Middle is 973rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).