Bret Harte Middle vs Fairview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
Fairview Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
543 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Fairview Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #4044 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #43070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 465 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 20.5).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.9).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 465.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than Fairview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 20.5 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 Bret Harte Middle and Fairview Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Fairview Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Fairview Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Fairview Elementary is 4044th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).