Don Benito Fundamental vs Sierra Madre Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Benito Fundamental
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Sierra Madre Middle
Sierra Madre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena, California | Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 5,693 | #243 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24385 of 50,301 | #4430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Pasadena | Sierra Madre |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Madre Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 51.1).
- •Sierra Madre Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Sierra Madre Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Sierra Madre Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Sierra Madre Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.0).
- •Sierra Madre Middle is the larger school with 597 students compared with 384.
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 Don Benito Fundamental better than Sierra Madre Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Madre Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 51.1 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 Don Benito Fundamental and Sierra Madre Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Sierra Madre in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Benito Fundamental: 384. Sierra Madre Middle: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Benito Fundamental and Sierra Madre Middle rank in California?
Don Benito Fundamental is 1833rd of 5,693 and Sierra Madre Middle is 243rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).