Fern Bacon Middle vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Bacon Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
Parkway Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
| Measure | Fern Bacon Middle Sacramento, California | Parkway Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,334 | #5193 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14002 of 15,369 | #48439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 679 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Bacon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 13.2).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 87.6%).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.6).
- •Fern Bacon Middle is the larger school with 679 students compared with 409.
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 Fern Bacon Middle better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Bacon Middle ranks higher (18.6 vs 13.2 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 Fern Bacon Middle and Parkway Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Bacon Middle: 679. Parkway Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Bacon Middle and Parkway Elementary rank in California?
Fern Bacon Middle is 1006th of 1,334 and Parkway Elementary is 5193rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).