Columbus Tustin Middle vs Helen Estock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 660 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
Helen Estock Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin, California | Helen Estock Elementary Tustin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,334 | #5516 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11146 of 15,369 | #49599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Tustin | Tustin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Tustin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 9.4).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 93.6%).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 28.5).
- •Columbus Tustin Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 456.
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 Helen Estock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Tustin Middle ranks higher (33.7 vs 9.4 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 Helen Estock Elementary?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Tustin and Tustin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Tustin Middle: 583. Helen Estock Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Tustin Middle and Helen Estock Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Tustin Middle is 647th of 1,334 and Helen Estock Elementary is 5516th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).