Fine Arts Academy vs Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero · Public middle · Grades 4–8
238 students
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Fine Arts Academy Atascadero, California | Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy Atascadero, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,334 | #3786 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6524 of 15,369 | #41608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 238 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Atascadero | Atascadero |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fine Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 25.2).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.6).
- •Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is the larger school with 377 students compared with 238.
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 Fine Arts Academy better than Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fine Arts Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 25.2 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 Fine Arts Academy and Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Atascadero and Atascadero in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fine Arts Academy: 238. Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fine Arts Academy and Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy rank in California?
Fine Arts Academy is 354th of 1,334 and Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy is 3786th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).