Arizona Middle vs La Sierra High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arizona Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
La Sierra High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | Arizona Middle Riverside, California | La Sierra High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,334 | #1008 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13220 of 15,369 | #14537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 804 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Sierra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 23.0).
- •Arizona Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •La Sierra High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •La Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 88.3%).
- •La Sierra High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.7).
- •La Sierra High is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 804.
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 Arizona Middle better than La Sierra High?
On the Success Index (US), La Sierra High ranks higher (24.2 vs 23.0 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 Arizona Middle and La Sierra High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Middle: 804. La Sierra High: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Middle and La Sierra High rank in California?
Arizona Middle is 880th of 1,334 and La Sierra High is 1008th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).