James Monroe Elementary vs Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
534 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1892 of 5,693 | #851 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25092 of 50,301 | #12970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 555 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 27% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 24.4).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 88.4%).
- •Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 534.
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 James Monroe Elementary better than Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 24.4 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 James Monroe Elementary and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 555. Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 1892nd of 5,693 and Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is 851st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).