Colton Middle vs Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Middle
Colton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
| Measure | Colton Middle Colton, California | Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 1,334 | #4339 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14779 of 15,369 | #44645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 870 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 13.3).
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Colton Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 92.8%).
- •Colton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •Colton Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 608.
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 Colton Middle better than Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.3 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 Colton Middle and Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton Middle: 870. Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton Middle and Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary rank in California?
Colton Middle is 1182nd of 1,334 and Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is 4339th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).