David Reese Elementary vs James Rutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 221 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Reese Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
769 students
James Rutter Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
871 students
| Measure | David Reese Elementary Sacramento, California | James Rutter Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4823 of 5,693 | #1154 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47003 of 50,301 | #14667 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 769 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Reese Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.2).
- •David Reese Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •David Reese Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •David Reese Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 87.7%).
- •James Rutter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.8).
- •James Rutter Middle is the larger school with 871 students compared with 769.
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 David Reese Elementary better than James Rutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), David Reese Elementary ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.2 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 David Reese Elementary and James Rutter Middle?
About 221 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Reese Elementary: 769. James Rutter Middle: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Reese Elementary and James Rutter Middle rank in California?
David Reese Elementary is 4823rd of 5,693 and James Rutter Middle is 1154th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).