Joe Baca vs Ruth Grimes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 634 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Baca
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students
Ruth Grimes Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
606 students
| Measure | Joe Baca Bloomington, California | Ruth Grimes Elementary Bloomington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1089 of 1,334 | #2715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14437 of 15,369 | #33460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 705 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 46% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 16.0).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Joe Baca does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.6).
- •Joe Baca is the larger school with 705 students compared with 606.
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 Joe Baca better than Ruth Grimes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Grimes Elementary ranks higher (37.8 vs 16.0 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 Joe Baca and Ruth Grimes Elementary?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Baca: 705. Ruth Grimes Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Baca and Ruth Grimes Elementary rank in California?
Joe Baca is 1089th of 1,334 and Ruth Grimes Elementary is 2715th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).