Alta Vista Elementary vs Roche Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Roche Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Roche Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5587 of 5,693 | #4758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49830 of 50,301 | #46733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 531 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roche Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 8.3).
- •Roche Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Roche Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 97.9%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.9).
- •Alta Vista Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 334.
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Roche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roche Elementary ranks higher (16.8 vs 8.3 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Roche Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 531. Roche Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Roche Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 5587th of 5,693 and Roche Elementary is 4758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).