Fontana Middle vs Jeffrey Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fontana Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,049 students
Jeffrey Trail Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,049 students
| Measure | Fontana Middle Fontana, California | Jeffrey Trail Middle Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1191 of 1,334 | #53 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14809 of 15,369 | #1273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 81% |
| city | Fontana | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeffrey Trail Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 13.0).
- •Jeffrey Trail Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 19%).
- •Jeffrey Trail Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 32%).
- •Jeffrey Trail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 91.7%).
- •Jeffrey Trail Middle does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 28.4).
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 Fontana Middle better than Jeffrey Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jeffrey Trail Middle ranks higher (81.4 vs 13.0 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 Fontana Middle and Jeffrey Trail Middle?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fontana Middle: 1,049. Jeffrey Trail Middle: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fontana Middle and Jeffrey Trail Middle rank in California?
Fontana Middle is 1191st of 1,334 and Jeffrey Trail Middle is 53rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).