American River Collegiate Academy vs Imperial Valley Home School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 831 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American River Collegiate Academy
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
131 students
| Measure | American River Collegiate Academy Orangevale, California | Imperial Valley Home School Academy El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1568 of 5,693 | #2567 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20644 of 50,301 | #32123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 132 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Orangevale | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American River Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 39.7).
- •American River Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 58%).
- •American River Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.2).
- •American River Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 132 students compared with 131.
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 River Collegiate Academy better than Imperial Valley Home School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), American River Collegiate Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 39.7 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 American River Collegiate Academy and Imperial Valley Home School Academy?
About 831 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American River Collegiate Academy: 132. Imperial Valley Home School Academy: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American River Collegiate Academy and Imperial Valley Home School Academy rank in California?
American River Collegiate Academy is 1568th of 5,693 and Imperial Valley Home School Academy is 2567th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).