El Capitan Middle vs Glacier Point Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
Glacier Point Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
947 students
| Measure | El Capitan Middle Fresno, California | Glacier Point Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #973 of 1,334 | #1107 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13791 of 15,369 | #14510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 738 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 15.4).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Glacier Point Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 87.4%).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.0).
- •Glacier Point Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 738.
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 El Capitan Middle better than Glacier Point Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan Middle ranks higher (19.9 vs 15.4 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 El Capitan Middle and Glacier Point Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan Middle: 738. Glacier Point Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan Middle and Glacier Point Middle rank in California?
El Capitan Middle is 973rd of 1,334 and Glacier Point Middle is 1107th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).