Fontana Middle vs North Tamarind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
North Tamarind Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
| Measure | Fontana Middle Fontana, California | North Tamarind Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1191 of 1,334 | #5303 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14809 of 15,369 | #48846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,049 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.0 vs 12.1).
- •Fontana Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Fontana Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •North Tamarind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 91.7%).
- •North Tamarind Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 28.4).
- •Fontana Middle is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 373.
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 North Tamarind Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fontana Middle and North Tamarind Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fontana Middle: 1,049. North Tamarind Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fontana Middle and North Tamarind Elementary rank in California?
Fontana Middle is 1191st of 1,334 and North Tamarind Elementary is 5303rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).