Kathy Binks Elementary vs Wayne Ruble Middle
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.
Kathy Binks Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Wayne Ruble Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,394 students
| Measure | Kathy Binks Elementary Fontana, California | Wayne Ruble Middle Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2983 of 5,693 | #708 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35979 of 50,301 | #11784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathy Binks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 30.8).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Wayne Ruble Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Wayne Ruble Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 77.6%).
- •Kathy Binks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 26.3).
- •Wayne Ruble Middle is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 567.
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 Kathy Binks Elementary better than Wayne Ruble Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kathy Binks Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 30.8 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 Kathy Binks Elementary and Wayne Ruble Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathy Binks Elementary: 567. Wayne Ruble Middle: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathy Binks Elementary and Wayne Ruble Middle rank in California?
Kathy Binks Elementary is 2983rd of 5,693 and Wayne Ruble Middle is 708th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).