Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary vs Ruth Musser Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
878 students
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
| Measure | Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Alta Loma, California | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 5,693 | #489 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7436 of 50,301 | #8795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 878 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 44.7).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 68.7%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.1).
- •Ruth Musser Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 878.
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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary better than Ruth Musser Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 44.7 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Ruth Musser Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary: 878. Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary and Ruth Musser Middle rank in California?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 503rd of 5,693 and Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).