Masuda (Kazuo) Middle vs Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
Fountain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley, California | Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,334 | #533 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2690 of 15,369 | #7798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 768 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 73.2).
- •Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 35.2%).
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.5).
- •Masuda (Kazuo) Middle is the larger school with 768 students compared with 530.
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 Masuda (Kazuo) Middle better than Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 73.2 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 Masuda (Kazuo) Middle and Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle: 768. Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Masuda (Kazuo) Middle and Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary rank in California?
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle is 149th of 1,334 and Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is 533rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).