Encina High vs Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encina High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
883 students
| Measure | Encina High Sacramento, California | Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,343 | #5145 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16621 of 16,910 | #48273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 766 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.6 vs 9.8).
- •Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 does better on math proficiency (18% vs 3%).
- •Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Encina High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.5).
- •Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is the larger school with 883 students compared with 766.
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 Encina High better than Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 ranks higher (13.6 vs 9.8 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 Encina High and Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encina High: 766. Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encina High and Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 rank in California?
Encina High is 1323rd of 1,343 and Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 is 5145th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).