Carnelian Elementary vs Cucamonga Middle
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.
Carnelian Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Carnelian Elementary Alta Loma, California | Cucamonga Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 5,693 | #556 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16830 of 50,301 | #9739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnelian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 40.3).
- •Carnelian Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Carnelian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Carnelian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 71.5%).
- •Cucamonga Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.9).
- •Cucamonga Middle is the larger school with 662 students compared with 441.
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 Carnelian Elementary better than Cucamonga Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carnelian Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 40.3 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 Carnelian Elementary and Cucamonga Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnelian Elementary: 441. Cucamonga Middle: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnelian Elementary and Cucamonga Middle rank in California?
Carnelian Elementary is 1262nd of 5,693 and Cucamonga Middle is 556th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).