Fortuna Middle vs Linell K. Walker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Middle
Fortuna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
231 students
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students
| Measure | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California | Linell K. Walker Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,334 | #3807 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12908 of 15,369 | #41775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 231 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.7 vs 24.9).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 84%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.7).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary is the larger school with 256 students compared with 231.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fortuna Middle better than Linell K. Walker Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fortuna Middle and Linell K. Walker Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Middle: 231. Linell K. Walker Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Middle and Linell K. Walker Elementary rank in California?
Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 and Linell K. Walker Elementary is 3807th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).