Burton Valley Elementary vs Donald L. Rheem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Moraga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette, California | Donald L. Rheem Elementary Moraga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #57 of 5,693 | #134 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2657 of 50,301 | #3564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Lafayette | Moraga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 82.6).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Donald L. Rheem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Burton Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 8.4%).
- •Donald L. Rheem Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.3).
- •Burton Valley Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 441.
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 Burton Valley Elementary better than Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Valley Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 82.6 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 Burton Valley Elementary and Donald L. Rheem Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Moraga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Valley Elementary: 653. Donald L. Rheem Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Valley Elementary and Donald L. Rheem Elementary rank in California?
Burton Valley Elementary is 57th of 5,693 and Donald L. Rheem Elementary is 134th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).