Fontana Middle vs Palmetto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Palmetto Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Fontana Middle Fontana, California | Palmetto Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1191 of 1,334 | #4379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14809 of 15,369 | #44851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,049 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 13.0).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Fontana Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 92.7%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 28.4).
- •Fontana Middle is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 577.
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 Palmetto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary ranks higher (20.0 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 Palmetto Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fontana Middle: 1,049. Palmetto Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fontana Middle and Palmetto Elementary rank in California?
Fontana Middle is 1191st of 1,334 and Palmetto Elementary is 4379th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).