Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle vs Topaz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Topaz Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia, California | Topaz Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,334 | #3456 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4681 of 15,369 | #39497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 566 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| city | Placentia | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 28.6).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 84.9%).
- •Topaz Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.6).
- •Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is the larger school with 566 students compared with 404.
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 Topaz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 28.6 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 Topaz Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle: 566. Topaz Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle and Topaz Elementary rank in California?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 259th of 1,334 and Topaz Elementary is 3456th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).