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#4486 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Middle School · Fairfield-Suisun Unified
1100 Harry Price Dr., Fairfield, CA 94533
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,486 of 9,539
In Fairfield
#9 of 31
public schools
In district
#8 of 29
Fairfield-Suisun Unified
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
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About Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is a public middle school in Fairfield, CA, part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified. Matt Garcia Career and College Academy serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,486 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy runs 22.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Matt Garcia Career and College Academy — Students at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Matt Garcia Career and College Academy Compares
See how Matt Garcia Career and College Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1100 Harry Price Dr., Fairfield, CA 94533
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Matt Garcia Career and College Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SOLANO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun (rated 7.2/10), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Public Safety Academy (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fairfield, see our Fairfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun Fairfield | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Fairview Elementary Fairfield | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Armijo High Fairfield | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Weir Preparatory Academy Fairfield | 0.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Fairfield | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| SOLANO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fairfield | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Solano Christian Academy Fairfield | 1.0 mi | — |
| Sullivan Language Immersion Academy Fairfield | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Acad Fairfield | 0.9 mi | — |
| Sierra School of Solano Fairfield | 1.1 mi | — |
| E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning Fairfield | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Anna Kyle Elementary Fairfield | 1.0 mi | 2.6 |
| K. I. Jones Elementary Fairfield | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Crystal Middle Suisun City | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Dover Elementary Fairfield | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Public Safety Academy Fairfield | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Centurion Christian Classical School Fairfield | 1.7 mi | — |
| FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fairfield | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Cleo Gordon Elementary Fairfield | 1.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Fairfield High Fairfield | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94533 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,990
Median Home Value
$497,300
Median Rent
$1,980/mo
Population
78,537
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
36
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
What grades does Matt Garcia Career and College Academy serve?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matt Garcia Career and College Academy rank in CA?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy ranks #4,486 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Matt Garcia Career and College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Matt Garcia Career and College Academy a charter school?
No, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matt Garcia Career and College Academy a Title I school?
No, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy?
73.6% of students at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (707) 424-9400
Resources & Links
District
Fairfield-Suisun Unified- District Enrollment
- 20,413
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,681
- District Rank
- #8 of 29
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