Alder Middle vs Locust Elementary
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
Locust Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Alder Middle Fontana, California | Locust Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 1,334 | #4863 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14155 of 15,369 | #47197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 964 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.9).
- •Alder Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Alder Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 92.1%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.0).
- •Alder Middle is the larger school with 964 students compared with 346.
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 Locust Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.9 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 Locust Elementary?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Middle: 964. Locust Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Middle and Locust Elementary rank in California?
Alder Middle is 1034th of 1,334 and Locust Elementary is 4863rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).