Bill L. Williams Elementary vs Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill L. Williams Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
926 students
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
927 students
| Measure | Bill L. Williams Elementary Bakersfield, California | Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2591 of 5,693 | #2656 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32313 of 50,301 | #32913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 926 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Bakersfield | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 38.6).
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 77.6%).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.5).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is the larger school with 927 students compared with 926.
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 Bill L. Williams Elementary better than Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bill L. Williams Elementary and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill L. Williams Elementary: 926. Rio Vista School of Applied Learning: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill L. Williams Elementary and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning rank in California?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is 2591st of 5,693 and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is 2656th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).