Lu Sutton Elementary vs Sinaloa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Sinaloa Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Lu Sutton Elementary Novato, California | Sinaloa Middle Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3346 of 5,693 | #267 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38700 of 50,301 | #4805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sinaloa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 29.8).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Sinaloa Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.6).
- •Sinaloa Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 367.
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 Lu Sutton Elementary better than Sinaloa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sinaloa Middle ranks higher (63.1 vs 29.8 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 Lu Sutton Elementary and Sinaloa Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lu Sutton Elementary: 367. Sinaloa Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lu Sutton Elementary and Sinaloa Middle rank in California?
Lu Sutton Elementary is 3346th of 5,693 and Sinaloa Middle is 267th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).