Alice Birney Elementary vs Colton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
681 students
Colton Middle
Colton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Colton Middle Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | #1182 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | #14779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 681 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 10.8).
- •Colton Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Colton Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Colton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.7).
- •Colton Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 681.
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 Alice Birney Elementary better than Colton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colton Middle ranks higher (13.3 vs 10.8 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 Alice Birney Elementary and Colton Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Colton Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Colton Middle rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Colton Middle is 1182nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).