College and Career Preparatory Academy vs Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College and Career Preparatory Academy
Fountain Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
168 students
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #2938 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #35590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 168 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 8.1).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 15%).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 96.4%).
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.0).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 168.
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is a public 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy better than Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 8.1 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy and Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is 2938th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).