Alice Birney Elementary vs Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 75 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
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
681 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | #1195 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | #15934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 681 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 61% |
| city | Colton | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nixon (Patricia) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 10.8).
- •Nixon (Patricia) Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 15%).
- •Nixon (Patricia) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •Nixon (Patricia) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.2).
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 Nixon (Patricia) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nixon (Patricia) Elementary ranks higher (63.3 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 Nixon (Patricia) Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Colton and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Nixon (Patricia) Elementary: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Nixon (Patricia) Elementary rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Nixon (Patricia) Elementary is 1195th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).