Ben F. Kolb Middle vs Lena M. Preston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Lena M. Preston Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Ben F. Kolb Middle Rialto, California | Lena M. Preston Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,334 | #5231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14210 of 15,369 | #48569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 917 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Rialto | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 12.8).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88.5%).
- •Lena M. Preston Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.5).
- •Ben F. Kolb Middle is the larger school with 917 students compared with 471.
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 Lena M. Preston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben F. Kolb Middle ranks higher (17.3 vs 12.8 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 Ben F. Kolb Middle and Lena M. Preston Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rialto and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben F. Kolb Middle: 917. Lena M. Preston Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben F. Kolb Middle and Lena M. Preston Elementary rank in California?
Ben F. Kolb Middle is 1043rd of 1,334 and Lena M. Preston Elementary is 5231st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).