Heron vs Natomas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
977 students
Natomas Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
| Measure | Heron Sacramento, California | Natomas Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1456 of 5,693 | #1147 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19282 of 50,301 | #14627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 977 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 14.6).
- •Heron does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Heron does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 28%).
- •Heron does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 81.3%).
- •Natomas Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.7).
- •Heron is the larger school with 977 students compared with 672.
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 Heron better than Natomas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heron ranks higher (58.4 vs 14.6 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 Heron and Natomas Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron: 977. Natomas Middle: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron and Natomas Middle rank in California?
Heron is 1456th of 5,693 and Natomas Middle is 1147th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).