Ruth Musser Middle vs Terra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
Terra Vista Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
855 students
| Measure | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California | Terra Vista Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,334 | #571 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8795 of 15,369 | #8222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 941 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 44.7).
- •Terra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Terra Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Terra Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 68.7%).
- •Ruth Musser Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.4).
- •Ruth Musser Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 855.
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 Ruth Musser Middle better than Terra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Vista Elementary ranks higher (74.6 vs 44.7 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 Ruth Musser Middle and Terra Vista Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Terra Vista Elementary: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Musser Middle and Terra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 and Terra Vista Elementary is 571st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).