Fairgrove Elementary vs Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairgrove Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Mesa Middle
Arroyo Grande · Public middle · Grades 7–8
474 students
| Measure | Fairgrove Elementary Grover Beach, California | Mesa Middle Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2576 of 5,693 | #704 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32177 of 50,301 | #11716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 365 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| city | Grover Beach | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairgrove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 31.1).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 73.8%).
- •Fairgrove Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.8).
- •Mesa Middle is the larger school with 474 students compared with 365.
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 Elementary better than Mesa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairgrove Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 31.1 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 Elementary and Mesa Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrove Elementary: 365. Mesa Middle: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrove Elementary and Mesa Middle rank in California?
Fairgrove Elementary is 2576th of 5,693 and Mesa Middle is 704th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).