Arroyo Vista Middle vs Rio Tierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 655 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Vista Middle
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Middle Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Rio Tierra Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,334 | #1253 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1507 of 15,369 | #15047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 329 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 13% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 10.6).
- •Arroyo Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 13%).
- •Arroyo Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 27%).
- •Arroyo Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 93%).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.9).
- •Arroyo Vista Middle is the larger school with 329 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 Arroyo Vista Middle better than Rio Tierra Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Vista Middle ranks higher (79.8 vs 10.6 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 Arroyo Vista Middle and Rio Tierra Junior High?
About 655 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Middle: 329. Rio Tierra Junior High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Middle and Rio Tierra Junior High rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Middle is 73rd of 1,334 and Rio Tierra Junior High is 1253rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).