Brook Haven Middle vs Forestville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Haven Middle
Sebastopol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
212 students
Forestville Academy
Forestville · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
152 students
| Measure | Brook Haven Middle Sebastopol, California | Forestville Academy Forestville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 1,334 | #487 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6022 of 15,369 | #8737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 212 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Sebastopol | Forestville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Haven Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 44.9).
- •Brook Haven Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Brook Haven Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Forestville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 43.4%).
- •Forestville Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.3).
- •Brook Haven Middle is the larger school with 212 students compared with 152.
- •Brook Haven Middle is a public school while Forestville 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 Brook Haven Middle better than Forestville Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Haven Middle ranks higher (57.4 vs 44.9 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 Brook Haven Middle and Forestville Academy?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Forestville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Haven Middle: 212. Forestville Academy: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Haven Middle and Forestville Academy rank in California?
Brook Haven Middle is 330th of 1,334 and Forestville Academy is 487th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).