Ruth Musser Middle vs Victoria Groves Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Victoria Groves Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
452 students
| Measure | Ruth Musser Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California | Victoria Groves Elementary Alta Loma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,334 | #1161 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8795 of 15,369 | #15413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 941 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Alta Loma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Victoria Groves Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 44.7).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 68.7%).
- •Victoria Groves Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.0).
- •Ruth Musser Middle is the larger school with 941 students compared with 452.
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 Victoria Groves Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Victoria Groves Elementary ranks higher (64.1 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 Victoria Groves Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Alta Loma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Musser Middle: 941. Victoria Groves Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Musser Middle and Victoria Groves Elementary rank in California?
Ruth Musser Middle is 489th of 1,334 and Victoria Groves Elementary is 1161st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).