Natomas Middle vs Paso Verde
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.
Natomas Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Paso Verde
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
| Measure | Natomas Middle Sacramento, California | Paso Verde Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,334 | #1754 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14627 of 15,369 | #23200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paso Verde scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 14.6).
- •Paso Verde does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Paso Verde does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 28%).
- •Paso Verde does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 81.3%).
- •Natomas Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.6).
- •Paso Verde is the larger school with 897 students compared with 672.
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 Paso Verde?
On the Success Index (US), Paso Verde ranks higher (52.8 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 Paso Verde?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas Middle: 672. Paso Verde: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas Middle and Paso Verde rank in California?
Natomas Middle is 1147th of 1,334 and Paso Verde is 1754th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).