Ethel Kucera Middle vs Paakuma K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel Kucera Middle
Rialto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
978 students
Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
940 students
| Measure | Ethel Kucera Middle Rialto, California | Paakuma K-8 San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,334 | #2199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14286 of 15,369 | #28751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 978 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Rialto | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paakuma K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 16.9).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.1).
- •Ethel Kucera Middle is the larger school with 978 students compared with 940.
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 Ethel Kucera Middle better than Paakuma K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Paakuma K-8 ranks higher (44.8 vs 16.9 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 Ethel Kucera Middle and Paakuma K-8?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rialto and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel Kucera Middle: 978. Paakuma K-8: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel Kucera Middle and Paakuma K-8 rank in California?
Ethel Kucera Middle is 1058th of 1,334 and Paakuma K-8 is 2199th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).