American Lakes vs Rio Tierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Lakes
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
625 students
Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students
| Measure | American Lakes Sacramento, California | Rio Tierra Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5484 of 5,693 | #1253 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49498 of 50,301 | #15047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 625 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •American Lakes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 93%).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.1).
- •American Lakes is the larger school with 625 students compared with 328.
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 American Lakes better than Rio Tierra Junior High?
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 American Lakes and Rio Tierra Junior High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Lakes: 625. Rio Tierra Junior High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Lakes and Rio Tierra Junior High rank in California?
American Lakes is 5484th of 5,693 and Rio Tierra Junior High is 1253rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).