Alice Birney Elementary vs Richardson PREP HI Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Richardson PREP HI Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Richardson PREP HI Middle San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | #252 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | #4574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 681 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 83% |
| city | Colton | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 10.8).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 15%).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 27%).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 90.7%).
- •Richardson PREP HI Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.7).
- •Alice Birney Elementary is the larger school with 681 students compared with 583.
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 Richardson PREP HI Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson PREP HI Middle ranks higher (64.1 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 Richardson PREP HI Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colton and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Richardson PREP HI Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Richardson PREP HI Middle rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Richardson PREP HI Middle is 252nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).