Natomas Middle vs Northlake TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Northlake TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Natomas Middle Sacramento, California | Northlake TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,334 | #2211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14627 of 15,369 | #28864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northlake TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 14.6).
- •Northlake TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 81.3%).
- •Northlake TK-8 does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.4).
- •Natomas Middle is the larger school with 672 students compared with 380.
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 Northlake TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Northlake TK-8 ranks higher (44.6 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 Northlake TK-8?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas Middle: 672. Northlake TK-8: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas Middle and Northlake TK-8 rank in California?
Natomas Middle is 1147th of 1,334 and Northlake TK-8 is 2211th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).