Dona Merced Elementary vs Ruth Musser Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 923 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dona Merced Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
| Measure | Dona Merced Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 5,693 | #489 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24969 of 50,301 | #8795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 547 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dona Merced Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 44.7).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Dona Merced Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 68.7%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.9).
- •Ruth Musser Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 547.
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 Dona Merced Elementary better than Ruth Musser Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dona Merced Elementary ranks higher (50.3 vs 44.7 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 Dona Merced Elementary and Ruth Musser Middle?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dona Merced Elementary: 547. Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dona Merced Elementary and Ruth Musser Middle rank in California?
Dona Merced Elementary is 1882nd of 5,693 and Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).