Dan O. Root Elementary vs Golden West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan O. Root Elementary
Suisun City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Golden West Middle
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
| Measure | Dan O. Root Elementary Suisun City, California | Golden West Middle Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3803 of 5,693 | #377 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41750 of 50,301 | #6994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Suisun City | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 24.9).
- •Golden West Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 76.1%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 26.6).
- •Golden West Middle is the larger school with 746 students compared with 426.
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 Dan O. Root Elementary better than Golden West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Golden West Middle ranks higher (53.0 vs 24.9 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 Dan O. Root Elementary and Golden West Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Suisun City and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan O. Root Elementary: 426. Golden West Middle: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan O. Root Elementary and Golden West Middle rank in California?
Dan O. Root Elementary is 3803rd of 5,693 and Golden West Middle is 377th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).