Futures High vs Main Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Futures High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Main Avenue Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
361 students
| Measure | Futures High Sacramento, California | Main Avenue Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,343 | #3063 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11609 of 16,910 | #36605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 469 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Futures High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 33.0).
- •Main Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Futures High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Futures High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Futures High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •Futures High is the larger school with 469 students compared with 361.
- •Futures High is a charter school while Main Avenue Elementary 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 Futures High better than Main Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Futures High ranks higher (37.4 vs 33.0 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 Futures High and Main Avenue Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Futures High: 469. Main Avenue Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Futures High and Main Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Futures High is 638th of 1,343 and Main Avenue Elementary is 3063rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).