Joe Baca vs Samuel W. Simpson 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.
Joe Baca
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
| Measure | Joe Baca Bloomington, California | Samuel W. Simpson Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1089 of 1,334 | #2657 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14437 of 15,369 | #32915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 705 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Bloomington | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 16.0).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 91.8%).
- •Joe Baca does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.5).
- •Joe Baca is the larger school with 705 students compared with 638.
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 Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel W. Simpson Elementary ranks higher (38.6 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 Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Baca: 705. Samuel W. Simpson Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Baca and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary rank in California?
Joe Baca is 1089th of 1,334 and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary is 2657th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).