Albany Middle vs Fairmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Middle
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Fairmont Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
| Measure | Albany Middle Albany, California | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,334 | #2433 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2049 of 15,369 | #30991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 911 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| city | Albany | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 41.4).
- •Albany Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Albany Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Albany Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Albany Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.3).
- •Albany Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 537.
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 Albany Middle better than Fairmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Middle ranks higher (76.7 vs 41.4 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 Albany Middle and Fairmont Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Middle: 911. Fairmont Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Middle and Fairmont Elementary rank in California?
Albany Middle is 116th of 1,334 and Fairmont Elementary is 2433rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).