Folsom Middle vs Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Sutter Middle
Folsom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,628 students
| Measure | Folsom Middle Folsom, California | Sutter Middle Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,334 | #164 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1799 of 15,369 | #3013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,508 | 1,628 |
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 71.6).
- •Folsom Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Folsom Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Folsom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 21.4%).
- •Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.5).
- •Sutter Middle is the larger school with 1,628 students compared with 1,508.
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 Sutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom Middle ranks higher (78.1 vs 71.6 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 Sutter Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Middle: 1,508. Sutter Middle: 1,628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Middle and Sutter Middle rank in California?
Folsom Middle is 99th of 1,334 and Sutter Middle is 164th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).