Cooley Ranch Elementary vs Terrace Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 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
Terrace Hills Middle
Grand Terrace · Public middle · Grades 7–8
852 students
| Measure | Cooley Ranch Elementary Colton, California | Terrace Hills Middle Grand Terrace, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 5,693 | #1021 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46050 of 50,301 | #14083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 530 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Colton | Grand Terrace |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 18.2).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 80.6%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.0).
- •Terrace Hills Middle is the larger school with 852 students compared with 530.
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 Terrace Hills Middle?
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 Terrace Hills Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Colton and Grand Terrace in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Ranch Elementary: 530. Terrace Hills Middle: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Ranch Elementary and Terrace Hills Middle rank in California?
Cooley Ranch Elementary is 4611th of 5,693 and Terrace Hills Middle is 1021st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).