Fairlands Elementary vs Thomas S. Hart Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlands Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Thomas S. Hart Middle
Pleasanton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
| Measure | Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton, California | Thomas S. Hart Middle Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #145 of 5,693 | #49 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3686 of 50,301 | #1240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 81.6).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Thomas S. Hart Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 10.6%).
- •Thomas S. Hart Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.8).
- •Thomas S. Hart Middle is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 670.
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 Fairlands Elementary better than Thomas S. Hart Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairlands Elementary and Thomas S. Hart Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairlands Elementary: 670. Thomas S. Hart Middle: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairlands Elementary and Thomas S. Hart Middle rank in California?
Fairlands Elementary is 145th of 5,693 and Thomas S. Hart Middle is 49th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).