Fairmont Elementary vs Fred T. Korematsu 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 Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
El Cerrito · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students
| Measure | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito, California | Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2433 of 5,693 | #426 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30991 of 50,301 | #7744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 537 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 41.4).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 53.1%).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.4).
- •Fred T. Korematsu Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 537.
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 Elementary better than Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fred T. Korematsu Middle ranks higher (49.5 vs 41.4 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 Elementary and Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Elementary: 537. Fred T. Korematsu Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Elementary and Fred T. Korematsu Middle rank in California?
Fairmont Elementary is 2433rd of 5,693 and Fred T. Korematsu Middle is 426th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).