Curtis Middle vs iEmpire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
iEmpire Academy
San Bernardino · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Curtis Middle San Bernardino, California | iEmpire Academy San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1106 of 1,334 | #5609 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14507 of 15,369 | #49881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 8.0).
- •Curtis Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Curtis Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •iEmpire Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.1%).
- •Curtis Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.6).
- •Curtis Middle is the larger school with 679 students compared with 418.
- •Curtis Middle is a public school while iEmpire Academy 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 Curtis Middle better than iEmpire Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Curtis Middle ranks higher (15.4 vs 8.0 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 Curtis Middle and iEmpire Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Middle: 679. iEmpire Academy: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Middle and iEmpire Academy rank in California?
Curtis Middle is 1106th of 1,334 and iEmpire Academy is 5609th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).