Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary vs Sheldon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
888 students
Sheldon High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,368 students
| Measure | Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary Sacramento, California | Sheldon High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2829 of 5,693 | #486 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #34593 of 50,301 | #9769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 888 | 2,368 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 2,368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheldon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 36.1).
- •Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Sheldon High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Sheldon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 72.6%).
- •Sheldon High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.7).
- •Sheldon High is the larger school with 2,368 students compared with 888.
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 Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary better than Sheldon High?
On the Success Index (US), Sheldon High ranks higher (44.7 vs 36.1 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 Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary and Sheldon High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary: 888. Sheldon High: 2,368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary and Sheldon High rank in California?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary is 2829th of 5,693 and Sheldon High is 486th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).