Folsom Middle vs Gold Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom Middle
Folsom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,508 students
Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Folsom Middle Folsom, California | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,334 | #651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1799 of 15,369 | #9305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,508 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 72.9).
- •Folsom Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Folsom Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Folsom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 26.8%).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.5).
- •Folsom Middle is the larger school with 1,508 students compared with 496.
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 Folsom Middle better than Gold Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom Middle ranks higher (78.1 vs 72.9 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 Folsom Middle and Gold Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Middle: 1,508. Gold Ridge Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Middle and Gold Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Folsom Middle is 99th of 1,334 and Gold Ridge Elementary is 651st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).