Fairgrove Academy vs Sparks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairgrove Academy
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–8
749 students
Sparks Middle
La Puente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Fairgrove Academy La Puente, California | Sparks Middle La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2645 of 5,693 | #825 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32821 of 50,301 | #12804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 749 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | La Puente | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairgrove Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 25.3).
- •Fairgrove Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Fairgrove Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Sparks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 85.2%).
- •Fairgrove Academy does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.1).
- •Fairgrove Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 600.
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 Fairgrove Academy better than Sparks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairgrove Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 25.3 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 Fairgrove Academy and Sparks Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Puente and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrove Academy: 749. Sparks Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrove Academy and Sparks Middle rank in California?
Fairgrove Academy is 2645th of 5,693 and Sparks Middle is 825th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).