Mojave River Academy - National Trails vs Terrace Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mojave River Academy - National Trails
Colton · Charter other · Grades K–12
801 students
Terrace Hills Middle
Grand Terrace · Public middle · Grades 7–8
852 students
| Measure | Mojave River Academy - National Trails Colton, California | Terrace Hills Middle Grand Terrace, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1021 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #14083 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 801 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 20% |
| city | Colton | Grand Terrace |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 4%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 82.4%).
- •Terrace Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.0).
- •Terrace Hills Middle is the larger school with 852 students compared with 801.
- •Mojave River Academy - National Trails is a charter school while Terrace Hills Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mojave River Academy - National Trails better than Terrace Hills Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mojave River Academy - National Trails and Terrace Hills Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Colton and Grand Terrace in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mojave River Academy - National Trails: 801. Terrace Hills Middle: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mojave River Academy - National Trails and Terrace Hills Middle rank in California?
Mojave River Academy - National Trails is unranked and Terrace Hills Middle is 1021st of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).