Nelson Elementary vs Tenaya Middle
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.
Nelson Elementary
Pinedale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
Tenaya Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Nelson Elementary Pinedale, California | Tenaya Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1878 of 5,693 | #766 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24920 of 50,301 | #12327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 466 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Pinedale | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 27.9).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 71.8%).
- •Tenaya Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.2).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 466.
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 Nelson Elementary better than Tenaya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 27.9 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 Nelson Elementary and Tenaya Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pinedale and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Elementary: 466. Tenaya Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Elementary and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Nelson Elementary is 1878th of 5,693 and Tenaya Middle is 766th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).