Golden West Middle vs Scandia Elementary
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.
Golden West Middle
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
Scandia Elementary
Travis AFB · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | Golden West Middle Fairfield, California | Scandia Elementary Travis AFB, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,334 | #2589 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6994 of 15,369 | #32285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 746 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| city | Fairfield | Travis AFB |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 39.5).
- •Golden West Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 51.9%).
- •Scandia Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.3).
- •Golden West Middle is the larger school with 746 students compared with 432.
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 Golden West Middle better than Scandia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden West Middle ranks higher (53.0 vs 39.5 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 Golden West Middle and Scandia Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Travis AFB in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden West Middle: 746. Scandia Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden West Middle and Scandia Elementary rank in California?
Golden West Middle is 377th of 1,334 and Scandia Elementary is 2589th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).