Fortuna Middle vs Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
282 students
| Measure | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California | Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,334 | #3200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12908 of 15,369 | #37565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 231 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 24.7).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 78.4%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.1).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is the larger school with 282 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fortuna Middle better than Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks higher (31.5 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 Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Middle: 231. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Middle and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank in California?
Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 3200th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).