Caruthers Elementary vs Tincher Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 344 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers · Public elementary · Grades K–8
836 students
Tincher Preparatory
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
837 students
| Measure | Caruthers Elementary Caruthers, California | Tincher Preparatory Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3645 of 5,693 | #642 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40832 of 50,301 | #9211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 836 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 836 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 73% |
| city | Caruthers | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tincher Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 26.3).
- •Tincher Preparatory does better on math proficiency (73% vs 36%).
- •Tincher Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 39%).
- •Tincher Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 88.5%).
- •Caruthers Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.9).
- •Tincher Preparatory is the larger school with 837 students compared with 836.
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 Caruthers Elementary better than Tincher Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Tincher Preparatory ranks higher (73.1 vs 26.3 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 Caruthers Elementary and Tincher Preparatory?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caruthers Elementary: 836. Tincher Preparatory: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caruthers Elementary and Tincher Preparatory rank in California?
Caruthers Elementary is 3645th of 5,693 and Tincher Preparatory is 642nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).