Dover Elementary vs Grange Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Grange Middle
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary Fairfield, California | Grange Middle Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5407 of 5,693 | #1188 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49197 of 50,301 | #14802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grange Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 10.9).
- •Grange Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Grange Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 86.5%).
- •Grange Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.2).
- •Grange Middle is the larger school with 944 students compared with 463.
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 Dover Elementary better than Grange Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grange Middle ranks higher (13.1 vs 10.9 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 Dover Elementary and Grange Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 463. Grange Middle: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Grange Middle rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5407th of 5,693 and Grange Middle is 1188th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).