Browns Elementary vs Riverside Meadows Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Elementary
Rio Oso · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Plumas Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Browns Elementary Rio Oso, California | Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1628 of 5,693 | #371 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #21498 of 50,301 | #6855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 143 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Rio Oso | Plumas Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Browns Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 53.7).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 43.9%).
- •Browns Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.6).
- •Riverside Meadows Intermediate is the larger school with 528 students compared with 143.
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 Browns Elementary better than Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Browns Elementary ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.7 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 Browns Elementary and Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Rio Oso and Plumas Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Elementary: 143. Riverside Meadows Intermediate: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Elementary and Riverside Meadows Intermediate rank in California?
Browns Elementary is 1628th of 5,693 and Riverside Meadows Intermediate is 371st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).