Center Elementary vs Golden West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 808 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
Golden West Middle
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
| Measure | Center Elementary Fairfield, California | Golden West Middle Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1863 of 5,693 | #377 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24793 of 50,301 | #6994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 640 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 50.5).
- •Center Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 50.5%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.6).
- •Golden West Middle is the larger school with 746 students compared with 640.
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 Center Elementary better than Golden West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Golden West Middle ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.5 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 Center Elementary and Golden West Middle?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elementary: 640. Golden West Middle: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elementary and Golden West Middle rank in California?
Center Elementary is 1863rd of 5,693 and Golden West Middle is 377th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).