Prairie Elementary vs Samuel Jackman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 375 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
858 students
Samuel Jackman Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
909 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary Sacramento, California | Samuel Jackman Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4166 of 5,693 | #1079 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43746 of 50,301 | #14378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 858 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 16.4).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.5).
- •Samuel Jackman Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 858.
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 Prairie Elementary better than Samuel Jackman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 16.4 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 Prairie Elementary and Samuel Jackman Middle?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary: 858. Samuel Jackman Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary and Samuel Jackman Middle rank in California?
Prairie Elementary is 4166th of 5,693 and Samuel Jackman Middle is 1079th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).