Fortune vs James Rutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortune
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,698 students
James Rutter Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
871 students
| Measure | Fortune Sacramento, California | James Rutter Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1154 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #14667 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,698 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 1,698 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fortune does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Fortune does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Fortune does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Fortune does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.4).
- •Fortune is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 871.
- •Fortune is a charter school while James Rutter Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fortune better than James Rutter Middle?
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 Fortune and James Rutter Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortune: 1,698. James Rutter Middle: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortune and James Rutter Middle rank in California?
Fortune is unranked and James Rutter Middle is 1154th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).