Bear River vs Riverside Meadows Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Plumas Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #371 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #6855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| city | Wheatland | Plumas Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 45.2).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Bear River does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.6).
- •Bear River is the larger school with 585 students compared with 528.
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 Bear River better than Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Meadows Intermediate ranks higher (53.7 vs 45.2 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 Bear River and Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Wheatland and Plumas Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. Riverside Meadows Intermediate: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and Riverside Meadows Intermediate rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and Riverside Meadows Intermediate is 371st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).