Benjamin Franklin Intermediate vs Fernando Rivera Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Colma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Daly City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma, California | Fernando Rivera Intermediate Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,334 | #381 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10155 of 15,369 | #7086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| city | Colma | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 38.5).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 48.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.8).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate is the larger school with 588 students compared with 497.
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 Benjamin Franklin Intermediate better than Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Fernando Rivera Intermediate ranks higher (52.5 vs 38.5 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 Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colma and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate: 497. Fernando Rivera Intermediate: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Fernando Rivera Intermediate rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is 588th of 1,334 and Fernando Rivera Intermediate is 381st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).