Fairview Middle vs La Cumbre Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Middle
Gonzales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
426 students
| Measure | Fairview Middle Gonzales, California | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,334 | #616 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14912 of 15,369 | #10732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 35% |
| city | Gonzales | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Cumbre Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 11.9).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 11%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Fairview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 84.5%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
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 Fairview Middle better than La Cumbre Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Cumbre Junior High ranks higher (35.6 vs 11.9 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 Fairview Middle and La Cumbre Junior High?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Middle: 426. La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Middle and La Cumbre Junior High rank in California?
Fairview Middle is 1221st of 1,334 and La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).