Natomas Middle vs Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natomas Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Sacramento · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Natomas Middle Sacramento, California | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,334 | #279 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14627 of 15,369 | #4890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 54% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 14.6).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 17%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Natomas Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.3).
- •Natomas Middle is the larger school with 672 students compared with 513.
- •Natomas Middle is a public school while Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Natomas Middle better than Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 14.6 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 Natomas Middle and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas Middle: 672. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas Middle and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle rank in California?
Natomas Middle is 1147th of 1,334 and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is 279th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).