James Rutter Middle vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Rutter Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
871 students
Parkway Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
| Measure | James Rutter Middle Sacramento, California | Parkway Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,334 | #5193 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14667 of 15,369 | #48439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 871 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Rutter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 13.2).
- •James Rutter Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 87.7%).
- •James Rutter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 25.6).
- •James Rutter Middle is the larger school with 871 students compared with 409.
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 James Rutter Middle better than Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Rutter Middle ranks higher (14.2 vs 13.2 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 James Rutter Middle and Parkway Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rutter Middle: 871. Parkway Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rutter Middle and Parkway Elementary rank in California?
James Rutter Middle is 1154th of 1,334 and Parkway Elementary is 5193rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).