Alice Birney Elementary vs Mojave River Academy - National Trails
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Mojave River Academy - National Trails
Colton · Charter other · Grades K–12
801 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Mojave River Academy - National Trails Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 681 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 4% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 4%).
- •Mojave River Academy - National Trails does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Mojave River Academy - National Trails does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 90.7%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.0).
- •Mojave River Academy - National Trails is the larger school with 801 students compared with 681.
- •Alice Birney Elementary is a public school while Mojave River Academy - National Trails 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 Alice Birney Elementary better than Mojave River Academy - National Trails?
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 Alice Birney Elementary and Mojave River Academy - National Trails?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Mojave River Academy - National Trails: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Mojave River Academy - National Trails rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Mojave River Academy - National Trails is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).