Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy vs Lankershim Elementary
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.
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
Lankershim Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy San Bernardino, California | Lankershim Elementary Highland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,334 | #4691 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6752 of 15,369 | #46437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 640 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 28% |
| city | San Bernardino | Highland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 17.3).
- •Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Lankershim Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.9).
- •Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy is the larger school with 640 students compared with 551.
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 Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy better than Lankershim Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 17.3 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 Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy and Lankershim Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Highland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy: 640. Lankershim Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy and Lankershim Elementary rank in California?
Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy is 365th of 1,334 and Lankershim Elementary is 4691st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).