Ben F. Kolb Middle vs Ethel Kucera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben F. Kolb Middle
Rialto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
Ethel Kucera Middle
Rialto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
978 students
| Measure | Ben F. Kolb Middle Rialto, California | Ethel Kucera Middle Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,334 | #1058 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14210 of 15,369 | #14286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 917 | 978 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Rialto | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.3 vs 16.9).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Ethel Kucera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 81.5%).
- •Ethel Kucera Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.5).
- •Ethel Kucera Middle is the larger school with 978 students compared with 917.
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 Ben F. Kolb Middle better than Ethel Kucera 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 Ben F. Kolb Middle and Ethel Kucera Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rialto and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben F. Kolb Middle: 917. Ethel Kucera Middle: 978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben F. Kolb Middle and Ethel Kucera Middle rank in California?
Ben F. Kolb Middle is 1043rd of 1,334 and Ethel Kucera Middle is 1058th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).