Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle vs Trajan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Trajan Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle Orangevale, California | Trajan Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 1,334 | #1580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7945 of 15,369 | #20804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 708 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trajan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 48.6).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 52.4%).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 391.
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 Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle better than Trajan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trajan Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 48.6 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 Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle and Trajan Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle: 708. Trajan Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle and Trajan Elementary rank in California?
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle is 438th of 1,334 and Trajan Elementary is 1580th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).