Fairview Middle vs Main Street Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 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
Main Street Middle
Soledad · Public middle · Grades 7–8
754 students
| Measure | Fairview Middle Gonzales, California | Main Street Middle Soledad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,334 | #1262 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14912 of 15,369 | #15108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Gonzales | Soledad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 9.8).
- •Main Street Middle does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Main Street Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Fairview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Fairview Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.5).
- •Main Street Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 426.
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 Main Street Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Middle ranks higher (11.9 vs 9.8 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 Main Street Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Soledad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Middle: 426. Main Street Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Middle and Main Street Middle rank in California?
Fairview Middle is 1221st of 1,334 and Main Street Middle is 1262nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).