Fortuna Middle vs Loleta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 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
Loleta Elementary
Loleta · Public elementary · Grades K–8
82 students
| Measure | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California | Loleta Elementary Loleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,334 | #3224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12908 of 15,369 | #37743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 231 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Fortuna | Loleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loleta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 24.7).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 85.4%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Fortuna Middle is the larger school with 231 students compared with 82.
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 Fortuna Middle better than Loleta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loleta Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 24.7 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 Fortuna Middle and Loleta Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Loleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Middle: 231. Loleta Elementary: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Middle and Loleta Elementary rank in California?
Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 and Loleta Elementary is 3224th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).