Alder Middle vs Virginia Primrose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Virginia Primrose Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Alder Middle Fontana, California | Virginia Primrose Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 1,334 | #4677 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14155 of 15,369 | #46353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 964 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.6 vs 17.5).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Alder Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 92.1%).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.0).
- •Alder Middle is the larger school with 964 students compared with 336.
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 Virginia Primrose Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alder Middle and Virginia Primrose Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Middle: 964. Virginia Primrose Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Middle and Virginia Primrose Elementary rank in California?
Alder Middle is 1034th of 1,334 and Virginia Primrose Elementary is 4677th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).