San Fernando Institute of Applied Media vs San Fernando Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
San Fernando Middle
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | San Fernando Institute of Applied Media San Fernando, California | San Fernando Middle San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1210 of 1,334 | #1032 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14878 of 15,369 | #14150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Fernando Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 12.3).
- •San Fernando Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •San Fernando Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 95.7%).
- •San Fernando Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •San Fernando Middle is the larger school with 442 students compared with 384.
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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media better than San Fernando Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Fernando Middle ranks higher (17.7 vs 12.3 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 San Fernando Institute of Applied Media and San Fernando Middle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media: 384. San Fernando Middle: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Fernando Institute of Applied Media and San Fernando Middle rank in California?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 1210th of 1,334 and San Fernando Middle is 1032nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).