Fairmont Charter Elementary vs Vaca Pena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Charter Elementary
Vacaville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
Vaca Pena Middle
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
675 students
| Measure | Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville, California | Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3739 of 5,693 | #865 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41330 of 50,301 | #13494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 586 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vaca Pena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 25.6).
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 69.8%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.5).
- •Vaca Pena Middle is the larger school with 675 students compared with 586.
- •Fairmont Charter Elementary is a charter school while Vaca Pena Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairmont Charter Elementary better than Vaca Pena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vaca Pena Middle ranks higher (29.3 vs 25.6 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 Fairmont Charter Elementary and Vaca Pena Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Charter Elementary: 586. Vaca Pena Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Charter Elementary and Vaca Pena Middle rank in California?
Fairmont Charter Elementary is 3739th of 5,693 and Vaca Pena Middle is 865th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).