American Canyon Middle vs Donaldson Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 304 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Canyon Middle
American Canyon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,074 students
Donaldson Way Elementary
American Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | American Canyon Middle American Canyon, California | Donaldson Way Elementary American Canyon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,334 | #2207 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9137 of 15,369 | #28838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,074 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| city | American Canyon | American Canyon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 43.1).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Donaldson Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 66.9%).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.4).
- •American Canyon Middle is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 528.
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 American Canyon Middle better than Donaldson Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Way Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 43.1 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 American Canyon Middle and Donaldson Way Elementary?
About 304 m in a straight line, between American Canyon and American Canyon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Canyon Middle: 1,074. Donaldson Way Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Canyon Middle and Donaldson Way Elementary rank in California?
American Canyon Middle is 518th of 1,334 and Donaldson Way Elementary is 2207th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).