Fernangeles Elementary vs Richard E. Byrd 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.
Fernangeles Elementary
Sun Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Richard E. Byrd Middle
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | Fernangeles Elementary Sun Valley, California | Richard E. Byrd Middle Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4753 of 5,693 | #1055 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46711 of 50,301 | #14274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 459 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Fernangeles Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.3).
- •Richard E. Byrd Middle is the larger school with 933 students compared with 459.
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 Fernangeles Elementary better than Richard E. Byrd 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 Fernangeles Elementary and Richard E. Byrd Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernangeles Elementary: 459. Richard E. Byrd Middle: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernangeles Elementary and Richard E. Byrd Middle rank in California?
Fernangeles Elementary is 4753rd of 5,693 and Richard E. Byrd Middle is 1055th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).