El Capitan Middle vs Houghton-Kearney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.2 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
Houghton-Kearney Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
199 students
| Measure | El Capitan Middle Fresno, California | Houghton-Kearney Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #973 of 1,334 | #3220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13791 of 15,369 | #37734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 738 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 19.9).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 87.4%).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.1).
- •El Capitan Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 199.
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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 19.9 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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan Middle: 738. Houghton-Kearney Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan Middle and Houghton-Kearney Elementary rank in California?
El Capitan Middle is 973rd of 1,334 and Houghton-Kearney Elementary is 3220th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).