Fair Oaks Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5006 of 5,693 | #420 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47773 of 50,301 | #7654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 14.7).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 85.4%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.8).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 323.
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 Fair Oaks Elementary better than Pleasant Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Middle ranks higher (50.0 vs 14.7 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 Fair Oaks Elementary and Pleasant Hill Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Pleasant Hill Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Pleasant Hill Middle rank in California?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 and Pleasant Hill Middle is 420th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).