El Cerrito High vs Fred T. Korematsu Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
El Cerrito · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #426 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #7744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,460 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.8).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 39%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.4).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 708.
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 Cerrito High better than Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fred T. Korematsu Middle ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.8 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 Cerrito High and Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Fred T. Korematsu Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Fred T. Korematsu Middle rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Fred T. Korematsu Middle is 426th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).