Alder Middle vs North Tamarind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
North Tamarind Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Alder Middle Fontana, California | North Tamarind Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 1,334 | #5303 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14155 of 15,369 | #48846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 964 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 12.1).
- •Alder Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Alder Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •North Tamarind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 92.1%).
- •North Tamarind Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.0).
- •Alder Middle is the larger school with 964 students compared with 373.
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 North Tamarind Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 12.1 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 North Tamarind Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Middle: 964. North Tamarind Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Middle and North Tamarind Elementary rank in California?
Alder Middle is 1034th of 1,334 and North Tamarind Elementary is 5303rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).