Ericson Elementary vs Scandinavian Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ericson Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students
Scandinavian Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
836 students
| Measure | Ericson Elementary Fresno, California | Scandinavian Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3674 of 5,693 | #1198 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40991 of 50,301 | #14833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 722 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ericson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 12.8).
- •Ericson Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Ericson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Scandinavian Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Ericson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.4).
- •Scandinavian Middle is the larger school with 836 students compared with 722.
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 Ericson Elementary better than Scandinavian Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ericson Elementary ranks higher (26.1 vs 12.8 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 Ericson Elementary and Scandinavian Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ericson Elementary: 722. Scandinavian Middle: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ericson Elementary and Scandinavian Middle rank in California?
Ericson Elementary is 3674th of 5,693 and Scandinavian Middle is 1198th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).