Crystal Middle vs E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Middle
Suisun City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
492 students
| Measure | Crystal Middle Suisun City, California | E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1165 of 1,334 | #5497 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14712 of 15,369 | #49553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 774 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Suisun City | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 9.6).
- •Crystal Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Crystal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 93.1%).
- •Crystal Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.9).
- •Crystal Middle is the larger school with 774 students compared with 492.
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 Crystal Middle better than E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Middle ranks higher (13.8 vs 9.6 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 Crystal Middle and E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Suisun City and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Middle: 774. E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Middle and E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning rank in California?
Crystal Middle is 1165th of 1,334 and E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is 5497th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).