Scandinavian Middle vs Sierra Charter
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.
Scandinavian Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
836 students
Sierra Charter
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
354 students
| Measure | Scandinavian Middle Fresno, California | Sierra Charter Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1198 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #14833 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 836 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scandinavian Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Sierra Charter does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Sierra Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 95.2%).
- •Sierra Charter does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.4).
- •Scandinavian Middle is the larger school with 836 students compared with 354.
- •Scandinavian Middle is a public school while Sierra Charter is a charter 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 Scandinavian Middle better than Sierra Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Scandinavian Middle and Sierra Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scandinavian Middle: 836. Sierra Charter: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scandinavian Middle and Sierra Charter rank in California?
Scandinavian Middle is 1198th of 1,334 and Sierra Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).