Citrus Elementary vs Vina Danks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Elementary
Upland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
494 students
Vina Danks Middle
Ontario · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Citrus Elementary Upland, California | Vina Danks Middle Ontario, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4669 of 5,693 | #875 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46321 of 50,301 | #13174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 494 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Upland | Ontario |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vina Danks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 17.5).
- •Vina Danks Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Vina Danks Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Citrus Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Vina Danks Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.5).
- •Vina Danks Middle is the larger school with 544 students compared with 494.
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 Citrus Elementary better than Vina Danks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vina Danks Middle ranks higher (23.3 vs 17.5 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 Citrus Elementary and Vina Danks Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Upland and Ontario in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Elementary: 494. Vina Danks Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Elementary and Vina Danks Middle rank in California?
Citrus Elementary is 4669th of 5,693 and Vina Danks Middle is 875th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).