Foothill Ranch Middle vs Pioneer TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 535 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Ranch Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
Pioneer TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
648 students
| Measure | Foothill Ranch Middle Sacramento, California | Pioneer TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,334 | #2883 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13827 of 15,369 | #35111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 509 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 19.7).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Foothill Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.9).
- •Pioneer TK-8 is the larger school with 648 students compared with 509.
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 Foothill Ranch Middle better than Pioneer TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer TK-8 ranks higher (35.3 vs 19.7 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 Foothill Ranch Middle and Pioneer TK-8?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Ranch Middle: 509. Pioneer TK-8: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Ranch Middle and Pioneer TK-8 rank in California?
Foothill Ranch Middle is 978th of 1,334 and Pioneer TK-8 is 2883rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).