Fairhaven Elementary vs Portola Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
421 students
Portola Middle
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Elementary Santa Ana, California | Portola Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5104 of 5,693 | #1105 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48125 of 50,301 | #14497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 421 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 13.9).
- •Portola Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Fairhaven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Portola Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.4).
- •Portola Middle is the larger school with 422 students compared with 421.
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 Fairhaven Elementary better than Portola Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Middle ranks higher (15.5 vs 13.9 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 Fairhaven Elementary and Portola Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Elementary: 421. Portola Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Elementary and Portola Middle rank in California?
Fairhaven Elementary is 5104th of 5,693 and Portola Middle is 1105th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).