American Canyon Middle vs Mare Island Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.2 km 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
Mare Island Technology Academy
Vallejo · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
260 students
| Measure | American Canyon Middle American Canyon, California | Mare Island Technology Academy Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,334 | #747 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9137 of 15,369 | #12168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,074 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 37.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | American Canyon | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Canyon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 28.7).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 76.5%).
- •American Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 37.1).
- •American Canyon Middle is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 260.
- •American Canyon Middle is a public school while Mare Island Technology Academy 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 American Canyon Middle better than Mare Island Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (US), American Canyon Middle ranks higher (43.1 vs 28.7 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 Mare Island Technology Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Canyon Middle: 1,074. Mare Island Technology Academy: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Canyon Middle and Mare Island Technology Academy rank in California?
American Canyon Middle is 518th of 1,334 and Mare Island Technology Academy is 747th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).