Columbia Middle vs Fairwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
Fairwood Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle Sunnyvale, California | Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 1,334 | #993 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9738 of 15,369 | #13486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 40.3).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Fairwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 30.3%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.1).
- •Columbia Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 324.
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 Columbia Middle better than Fairwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairwood Elementary ranks higher (66.9 vs 40.3 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 Columbia Middle and Fairwood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle: 697. Fairwood Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle and Fairwood Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Middle is 555th of 1,334 and Fairwood Elementary is 993rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).