James Rutter Middle vs Samuel Jackman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Samuel Jackman Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
909 students
| Measure | James Rutter Middle Sacramento, California | Samuel Jackman Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,334 | #1079 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14667 of 15,369 | #14378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 871 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Jackman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 14.2).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.7%).
- •James Rutter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.1).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 871.
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 Samuel Jackman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Jackman Middle ranks higher (16.4 vs 14.2 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 Samuel Jackman Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rutter Middle: 871. Samuel Jackman Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rutter Middle and Samuel Jackman Middle rank in California?
James Rutter Middle is 1154th of 1,334 and Samuel Jackman Middle is 1079th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).