James Rutter Middle vs Samuel Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 872 m 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 Kennedy Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
883 students
| Measure | James Rutter Middle Sacramento, California | Samuel Kennedy Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,334 | #5169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14667 of 15,369 | #48354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 871 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.2 vs 13.4).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.7%).
- •James Rutter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 26.0).
- •Samuel Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 883 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 Kennedy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Rutter Middle and Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rutter Middle: 871. Samuel Kennedy Elementary: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rutter Middle and Samuel Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
James Rutter Middle is 1154th of 1,334 and Samuel Kennedy Elementary is 5169th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).