Fuerte Elementary vs Mary Chapa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 559 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuerte Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
Mary Chapa Academy
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
686 students
| Measure | Fuerte Elementary El Cajon, California | Mary Chapa Academy Greenfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 5,693 | #5221 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14170 of 50,301 | #48538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 686 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 20% |
| city | El Cajon | Greenfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuerte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 12.9).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 20%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 29%).
- •Fuerte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Mary Chapa Academy does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.4).
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 Fuerte Elementary better than Mary Chapa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fuerte Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 12.9 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 Fuerte Elementary and Mary Chapa Academy?
About 559 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Greenfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuerte Elementary: 686. Mary Chapa Academy: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuerte Elementary and Mary Chapa Academy rank in California?
Fuerte Elementary is 1063rd of 5,693 and Mary Chapa Academy is 5221st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).