Ellen Fletcher Middle vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
326 students
| Measure | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto, California | Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 1,334 | #363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #278 of 15,369 | #5929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 572 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| city | Palo Alto | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 78.4).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 18.7%).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.2).
- •Ellen Fletcher Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 326.
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 Ellen Fletcher Middle better than Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Fletcher Middle ranks higher (90.2 vs 78.4 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 Ellen Fletcher Middle and Santa Rita Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Fletcher Middle: 572. Santa Rita Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Fletcher Middle and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
Ellen Fletcher Middle is 5th of 1,334 and Santa Rita Elementary is 363rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).