C. E. Utt Middle vs W. R. Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. E. Utt Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
W. R. Nelson Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | C. E. Utt Middle Tustin, California | W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,334 | #4200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11039 of 15,369 | #43936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 554 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| city | Tustin | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. E. Utt Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 21.5).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 87.2%).
- •C. E. Utt Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.6).
- •C. E. Utt Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 460.
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 C. E. Utt Middle better than W. R. Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. E. Utt Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 21.5 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 C. E. Utt Middle and W. R. Nelson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tustin and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. E. Utt Middle: 554. W. R. Nelson Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. E. Utt Middle and W. R. Nelson Elementary rank in California?
C. E. Utt Middle is 638th of 1,334 and W. R. Nelson Elementary is 4200th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).