Cullen Elementary vs Sandburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullen Elementary
Glendora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students
Sandburg Middle
Glendora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
695 students
| Measure | Cullen Elementary Glendora, California | Sandburg Middle Glendora, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 5,693 | #288 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9103 of 50,301 | #5126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 569 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| city | Glendora | Glendora |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cullen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 61.6).
- •Cullen Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Cullen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Cullen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 30.8%).
- •Cullen Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.8).
- •Sandburg Middle is the larger school with 695 students compared with 569.
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 Cullen Elementary better than Sandburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cullen Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 61.6 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 Cullen Elementary and Sandburg Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glendora and Glendora in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullen Elementary: 569. Sandburg Middle: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullen Elementary and Sandburg Middle rank in California?
Cullen Elementary is 633rd of 5,693 and Sandburg Middle is 288th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).