Heritage Elementary vs Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 437 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Santa Ana, California | Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4644 of 5,693 | #851 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46224 of 50,301 | #12970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 376 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 17.7).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 96%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.5).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is the larger school with 534 students compared with 376.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate ranks higher (24.4 vs 17.7 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 Heritage Elementary and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 376. Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 4644th of 5,693 and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is 851st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).