John C. Fremont Elementary vs Tenaya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John C. Fremont Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
580 students
Tenaya Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
| Measure | John C. Fremont Elementary Merced, California | Tenaya Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4238 of 5,693 | #1267 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44163 of 50,301 | #15121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 580 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C. Fremont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 9.7).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 91.6%).
- •John C. Fremont Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.6).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 607 students compared with 580.
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 C. Fremont Elementary better than Tenaya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John C. Fremont Elementary ranks higher (21.1 vs 9.7 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 C. Fremont Elementary and Tenaya Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John C. Fremont Elementary: 580. Tenaya Middle: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John C. Fremont Elementary and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
John C. Fremont Elementary is 4238th of 5,693 and Tenaya Middle is 1267th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).