John Barrett Middle vs Thomas Kelly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Barrett Middle
Carmichael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Thomas Kelly Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | John Barrett Middle Carmichael, California | Thomas Kelly Elementary Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,334 | #3954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11789 of 15,369 | #42596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 802 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barrett Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 23.6).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 56.1%).
- •John Barrett Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.7).
- •John Barrett Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 321.
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 John Barrett Middle better than Thomas Kelly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Barrett Middle ranks higher (30.7 vs 23.6 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 John Barrett Middle and Thomas Kelly Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Barrett Middle: 802. Thomas Kelly Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Barrett Middle and Thomas Kelly Elementary rank in California?
John Barrett Middle is 709th of 1,334 and Thomas Kelly Elementary is 3954th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).