Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle vs Northlake TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Sacramento · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Northlake TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
380 students
| Measure | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Sacramento, California | Northlake TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 1,334 | #2211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4890 of 15,369 | #28864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 513 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 44.6).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 48.4%).
- •Northlake TK-8 does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.3).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is the larger school with 513 students compared with 380.
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is a charter school while Northlake TK-8 is a public 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 Pacific Pathways Prep Middle better than Northlake TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 44.6 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 Pacific Pathways Prep Middle and Northlake TK-8?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle: 513. Northlake TK-8: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle and Northlake TK-8 rank in California?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is 279th of 1,334 and Northlake TK-8 is 2211th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).