Katherine L. Albiani Middle vs Sheldon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,447 students
Sheldon High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,368 students
| Measure | Katherine L. Albiani Middle Elk Grove, California | Sheldon High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,334 | #486 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3534 of 15,369 | #9769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,447 | 2,368 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 2,368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 35% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 44.7).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 35%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Sheldon High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.0).
- •Sheldon High is the larger school with 2,368 students compared with 1,447.
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 Katherine L. Albiani Middle better than Sheldon High?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine L. Albiani Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 44.7 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 Katherine L. Albiani Middle and Sheldon High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle: 1,447. Sheldon High: 2,368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine L. Albiani Middle and Sheldon High rank in California?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle is 196th of 1,334 and Sheldon High is 486th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).