Almond Tree Middle vs C. E. Utt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 263 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Tree Middle
Delano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
C. E. Utt Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Almond Tree Middle Delano, California | C. E. Utt Middle Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,334 | #638 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12905 of 15,369 | #11039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 554 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| city | Delano | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. E. Utt Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 24.7).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Almond Tree Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
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 Almond Tree Middle better than C. E. Utt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), C. E. Utt Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 24.7 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 Almond Tree Middle and C. E. Utt Middle?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Delano and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Tree Middle: 554. C. E. Utt Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Tree Middle and C. E. Utt Middle rank in California?
Almond Tree Middle is 842nd of 1,334 and C. E. Utt Middle is 638th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).