Fairgrove Academy vs Valinda School of Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Valinda School of Academics
Valinda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Fairgrove Academy La Puente, California | Valinda School of Academics Valinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2645 of 5,693 | #3697 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32821 of 50,301 | #41113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 749 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | La Puente | Valinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairgrove Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 26.0).
- •Fairgrove Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Fairgrove Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 85.2%).
- •Valinda School of Academics does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.2).
- •Fairgrove Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 306.
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 Valinda School of Academics?
On the Success Index (US), Fairgrove Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 26.0 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 Valinda School of Academics?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Puente and Valinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrove Academy: 749. Valinda School of Academics: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrove Academy and Valinda School of Academics rank in California?
Fairgrove Academy is 2645th of 5,693 and Valinda School of Academics is 3697th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).