Katherine L. Albiani Middle vs T. R. Smedberg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.8 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
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,065 students
| Measure | Katherine L. Albiani Middle Elk Grove, California | T. R. Smedberg Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,334 | #655 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3534 of 15,369 | #11259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,447 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 33.2).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 71.5%).
- •T. R. Smedberg Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •Katherine L. Albiani Middle is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 1,065.
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 T. R. Smedberg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine L. Albiani Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 33.2 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 T. R. Smedberg Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle: 1,447. T. R. Smedberg Middle: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine L. Albiani Middle and T. R. Smedberg Middle rank in California?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle is 196th of 1,334 and T. R. Smedberg Middle is 655th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).