Glacier Point Middle vs John Steinbeck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Point Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
947 students
John Steinbeck Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
| Measure | Glacier Point Middle Fresno, California | John Steinbeck Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,334 | #4421 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14510 of 15,369 | #45036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 947 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Steinbeck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 15.4).
- •John Steinbeck Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •John Steinbeck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •John Steinbeck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 86.9%).
- •Glacier Point Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 27.6).
- •Glacier Point Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 689.
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 Glacier Point Middle better than John Steinbeck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Steinbeck Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 15.4 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 Glacier Point Middle and John Steinbeck Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Point Middle: 947. John Steinbeck Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Point Middle and John Steinbeck Elementary rank in California?
Glacier Point Middle is 1107th of 1,334 and John Steinbeck Elementary is 4421st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).