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Green Valley Middle School vs. Public Safety Academy

Should you attend Green Valley Middle School or Public Safety Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Green Valley Middle School
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Public Safety Academy
230 Atlantic Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Green Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Public Safety Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Green Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 739 students in grades 5-12, Public Safety Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
5-12
Total Students
873 students
739 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Green Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Public Safety Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Green Valley Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Public Safety Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Green Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Public Safety Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2137 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1027 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Green Valley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Public Safety Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Public Safety Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Public Safety Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Public Safety Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Green Valley Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Public Safety Academy by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Grade 6 Students
302
133
Grade 7 Students
291
120
Grade 8 Students
280
125
Grade 9 Students
-
77
Grade 10 Students
-
86
Grade 11 Students
-
50
Grade 12 Students
-
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
32%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Green Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Public Safety Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.78
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Green Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Public Safety Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Green Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Public Safety Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Green Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Public Safety Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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