Cottage Elementary vs Katherine Johnson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 843 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Katherine Johnson Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Cottage Elementary Sacramento, California | Katherine Johnson Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4904 of 5,693 | #1064 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47382 of 50,301 | #14304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Johnson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 15.5).
- •Cottage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Katherine Johnson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 26.4).
- •Katherine Johnson Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage Elementary better than Katherine Johnson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Johnson Middle ranks higher (16.8 vs 15.5 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 Cottage Elementary and Katherine Johnson Middle?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Elementary: 502. Katherine Johnson Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Elementary and Katherine Johnson Middle rank in California?
Cottage Elementary is 4904th of 5,693 and Katherine Johnson Middle is 1064th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).