Central Elementary vs Rancho 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.
Central Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Rancho Cucamonga Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3240 of 5,693 | #733 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37863 of 50,301 | #12004 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 436 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 29.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Rancho Cucamonga Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 82.2%).
- •Rancho Cucamonga Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 24.2).
- •Rancho Cucamonga Middle is the larger school with 770 students compared with 436.
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 Central Elementary better than Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 29.6 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 Central Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 436. Rancho Cucamonga Middle: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle rank in California?
Central Elementary is 3240th of 5,693 and Rancho Cucamonga Middle is 733rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).