Arizona Middle vs S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
| Measure | Arizona Middle Riverside, California | S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,334 | #3168 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13220 of 15,369 | #37375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 804 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 23.0).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 88.3%).
- •Arizona Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.1).
- •Arizona Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 508.
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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (31.8 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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arizona Middle: 804. S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arizona Middle and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary rank in California?
Arizona Middle is 880th of 1,334 and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 3168th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).