Fairbanks Elementary vs Rio Tierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbanks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students
| Measure | Fairbanks Elementary Sacramento, California | Rio Tierra Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5568 of 5,693 | #1253 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49769 of 50,301 | #15047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 320 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 13% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Tierra Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 8.7).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 93%).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.3).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High is the larger school with 328 students compared with 320.
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 Fairbanks Elementary better than Rio Tierra Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Tierra Junior High ranks higher (10.6 vs 8.7 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 Fairbanks Elementary and Rio Tierra Junior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairbanks Elementary: 320. Rio Tierra Junior High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairbanks Elementary and Rio Tierra Junior High rank in California?
Fairbanks Elementary is 5568th of 5,693 and Rio Tierra Junior High is 1253rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).