Del Rey Elementary vs John Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Rey Elementary
Del Rey · Public elementary · Grades K–6
234 students
John Sutter Middle
Fowler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Del Rey Elementary Del Rey, California | John Sutter Middle Fowler, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2905 of 5,693 | #643 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35321 of 50,301 | #11076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Del Rey | Fowler |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.9 vs 34.0).
- •Del Rey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 85.9%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.3).
- •John Sutter Middle is the larger school with 579 students compared with 234.
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 Del Rey Elementary better than John Sutter Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Rey Elementary and John Sutter Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Del Rey and Fowler in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Rey Elementary: 234. John Sutter Middle: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Rey Elementary and John Sutter Middle rank in California?
Del Rey Elementary is 2905th of 5,693 and John Sutter Middle is 643rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).