Linell K. Walker Elementary vs Toddy Thomas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students
Toddy Thomas Middle
Fortuna · Public middle · Grades 5–8
233 students
| Measure | Linell K. Walker Elementary Fortuna, California | Toddy Thomas Middle Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3807 of 5,693 | #793 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41775 of 50,301 | #12538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 256 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Toddy Thomas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 24.9).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Toddy Thomas Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 84.5%).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary is the larger school with 256 students compared with 233.
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 Linell K. Walker Elementary better than Toddy Thomas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Toddy Thomas Middle ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.9 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 Linell K. Walker Elementary and Toddy Thomas Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linell K. Walker Elementary: 256. Toddy Thomas Middle: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linell K. Walker Elementary and Toddy Thomas Middle rank in California?
Linell K. Walker Elementary is 3807th of 5,693 and Toddy Thomas Middle is 793rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).