Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle vs Olinda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Placentia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
Olinda Elementary
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
649 students
| Measure | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia, California | Olinda Elementary Brea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,334 | #463 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4681 of 15,369 | #6957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 566 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 79% |
| city | Placentia | Brea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olinda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 63.6).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 46.6%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.0).
- •Olinda Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 566.
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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle better than Olinda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olinda Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 63.6 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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and Olinda Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Brea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566. Olinda Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and Olinda Elementary rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 259th of 1,334 and Olinda Elementary is 463rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).