Gerald A. Smith Elementary vs Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
| Measure | Gerald A. Smith Elementary Bloomington, California | Samuel W. Simpson Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3647 of 5,693 | #2657 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40842 of 50,301 | #32915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Bloomington | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 26.3).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Gerald A. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.5).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary is the larger school with 638 students compared with 565.
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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary better than Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel W. Simpson Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 26.3 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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary: 565. Samuel W. Simpson Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald A. Smith Elementary and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary rank in California?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is 3647th of 5,693 and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary is 2657th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).