Cooley Ranch Elementary vs Mojave River Academy - National Trails
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.
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Mojave River Academy - National Trails
Colton · Charter other · Grades K–12
801 students
| Measure | Cooley Ranch Elementary Colton, California | Mojave River Academy - National Trails Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4611 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #46050 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 530 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 4% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 4%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 82.4%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.0).
- •Mojave River Academy - National Trails is the larger school with 801 students compared with 530.
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary is a public school while Mojave River Academy - National Trails is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cooley Ranch Elementary better than Mojave River Academy - National Trails?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cooley Ranch Elementary and Mojave River Academy - National Trails?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Ranch Elementary: 530. Mojave River Academy - National Trails: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Ranch Elementary and Mojave River Academy - National Trails rank in California?
Cooley Ranch Elementary is 4611th of 5,693 and Mojave River Academy - National Trails is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).