Alta Loma Junior High vs Carnelian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma Junior High
Alta Loma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Carnelian Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
| Measure | Alta Loma Junior High Alta Loma, California | Carnelian Elementary Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,334 | #1262 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4511 of 15,369 | #16830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 831 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 59% |
| city | Alta Loma | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 61.9).
- •Carnelian Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 42.2%).
- •Alta Loma Junior High does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.9).
- •Alta Loma Junior High is the larger school with 831 students compared with 441.
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 Alta Loma Junior High better than Carnelian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma Junior High ranks higher (64.4 vs 61.9 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 Alta Loma Junior High and Carnelian Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma Junior High: 831. Carnelian Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma Junior High and Carnelian Elementary rank in California?
Alta Loma Junior High is 249th of 1,334 and Carnelian Elementary is 1262nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).