Dixieland Elementary vs Fairmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixieland Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
266 students
Fairmead Elementary
Chowchilla · Public middle · Grades 5–6
458 students
| Measure | Dixieland Elementary Madera, California | Fairmead Elementary Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4353 of 5,693 | #1028 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44718 of 50,301 | #14123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 266 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Madera | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixieland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 17.9).
- •Dixieland Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Fairmead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 94.4%).
- •Dixieland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 25.4).
- •Fairmead Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 266.
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 Dixieland Elementary better than Fairmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dixieland Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.9 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 Dixieland Elementary and Fairmead Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Madera and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixieland Elementary: 266. Fairmead Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixieland Elementary and Fairmead Elementary rank in California?
Dixieland Elementary is 4353rd of 5,693 and Fairmead Elementary is 1028th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).