Columbus Tustin Middle vs Guin Foss Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 988 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Tustin Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Guin Foss Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin, California | Guin Foss Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,334 | #1504 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11146 of 15,369 | #19862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 61% |
| city | Tustin | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guin Foss Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 33.7).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.3).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 395.
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 Columbus Tustin Middle better than Guin Foss Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Guin Foss Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 33.7 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 Columbus Tustin Middle and Guin Foss Elementary?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Tustin and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Tustin Middle: 583. Guin Foss Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Tustin Middle and Guin Foss Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Tustin Middle is 647th of 1,334 and Guin Foss Elementary is 1504th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).