John Blacow Elementary vs John M. Horner Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 977 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Blacow Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
John M. Horner Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,574 students
| Measure | John Blacow Elementary Fremont, California | John M. Horner Middle Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2535 of 5,693 | #84 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31870 of 50,301 | #1633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M. Horner Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 40.1).
- •John M. Horner Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •John M. Horner Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 43%).
- •John M. Horner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 50.8%).
- •John Blacow Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.0).
- •John M. Horner Middle is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 557.
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 Blacow Elementary better than John M. Horner Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John M. Horner Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 40.1 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 Blacow Elementary and John M. Horner Middle?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Blacow Elementary: 557. John M. Horner Middle: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Blacow Elementary and John M. Horner Middle rank in California?
John Blacow Elementary is 2535th of 5,693 and John M. Horner Middle is 84th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).