Alder Middle vs Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 672 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana
Fontana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
| Measure | Alder Middle Fontana, California | Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 1,334 | #1799 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14155 of 15,369 | #24019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 964 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 17.6).
- •Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 92.1%).
- •Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.0).
- •Alder Middle is the larger school with 964 students compared with 245.
- •Alder Middle is a public school while Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alder Middle better than Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana?
On the Success Index (US), Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana ranks higher (51.6 vs 17.6 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 Alder Middle and Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Middle: 964. Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Middle and Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana rank in California?
Alder Middle is 1034th of 1,334 and Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Fontana is 1799th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).