Colton Middle vs Ulysses Grant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Middle
Colton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
589 students
| Measure | Colton Middle Colton, California | Ulysses Grant Elementary Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 1,334 | #3868 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14779 of 15,369 | #42150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 870 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 13.3).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 92.8%).
- •Colton Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.6).
- •Colton Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 589.
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 Ulysses Grant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses Grant Elementary ranks higher (24.3 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 Ulysses Grant Elementary?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton Middle: 870. Ulysses Grant Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton Middle and Ulysses Grant Elementary rank in California?
Colton Middle is 1182nd of 1,334 and Ulysses Grant Elementary is 3868th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).