Brea Country Hills Elementary vs Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
498 students
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
| Measure | Brea Country Hills Elementary Brea, California | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1197 of 5,693 | #259 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15969 of 50,301 | #4681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 498 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Brea | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 63.6).
- •Brea Country Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.2).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is the larger school with 566 students compared with 498.
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 Brea Country Hills Elementary better than Col. J. K. Tuffree 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 Brea Country Hills Elementary and Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brea and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brea Country Hills Elementary: 498. Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brea Country Hills Elementary and Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle rank in California?
Brea Country Hills Elementary is 1197th of 5,693 and Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 259th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).