Paakuma K-8 vs Wilmer Amina Carter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paakuma K-8
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
940 students
Wilmer Amina Carter High
Rialto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,951 students
| Measure | Paakuma K-8 San Bernardino, California | Wilmer Amina Carter High Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2199 of 5,693 | #756 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28751 of 50,301 | #12645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 940 | 1,951 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | San Bernardino | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paakuma K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 33.1).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Wilmer Amina Carter High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Paakuma K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.2).
- •Wilmer Amina Carter High is the larger school with 1,951 students compared with 940.
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 Paakuma K-8 better than Wilmer Amina Carter High?
On the Success Index (US), Paakuma K-8 ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.1 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 Paakuma K-8 and Wilmer Amina Carter High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paakuma K-8: 940. Wilmer Amina Carter High: 1,951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paakuma K-8 and Wilmer Amina Carter High rank in California?
Paakuma K-8 is 2199th of 5,693 and Wilmer Amina Carter High is 756th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).