Almeria Middle vs Kathy Binks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almeria Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
Kathy Binks Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Almeria Middle Fontana, California | Kathy Binks Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,334 | #2983 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13907 of 15,369 | #35979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 772 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathy Binks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 19.2).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 82.4%).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.4).
- •Almeria Middle is the larger school with 772 students compared with 567.
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 Almeria Middle better than Kathy Binks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kathy Binks Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 19.2 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 Almeria Middle and Kathy Binks Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almeria Middle: 772. Kathy Binks Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almeria Middle and Kathy Binks Elementary rank in California?
Almeria Middle is 988th of 1,334 and Kathy Binks Elementary is 2983rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).