Barbara Benson Elementary vs Columbus Tustin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Benson Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Columbus Tustin Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin, California | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3031 of 5,693 | #647 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36350 of 50,301 | #11146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Tustin | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.3 vs 33.7).
- •Barbara Benson Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Barbara Benson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 85.6%).
- •Barbara Benson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.3).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 313.
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 Barbara Benson Elementary better than Columbus Tustin Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barbara Benson Elementary and Columbus Tustin Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tustin and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Benson Elementary: 313. Columbus Tustin Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Benson Elementary and Columbus Tustin Middle rank in California?
Barbara Benson Elementary is 3031st of 5,693 and Columbus Tustin Middle is 647th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).