California Avenue Elementary vs Cardozo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Avenue Elementary
Riverbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Cardozo Middle
Riverbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | California Avenue Elementary Riverbank, California | Cardozo Middle Riverbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5045 of 5,693 | #898 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47898 of 50,301 | #13372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Riverbank | Riverbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardozo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 14.4).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 85.9%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.8).
- •Cardozo Middle is the larger school with 544 students compared with 540.
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 California Avenue Elementary better than Cardozo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cardozo Middle ranks higher (22.2 vs 14.4 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 California Avenue Elementary and Cardozo Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Riverbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Avenue Elementary: 540. Cardozo Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Avenue Elementary and Cardozo Middle rank in California?
California Avenue Elementary is 5045th of 5,693 and Cardozo Middle is 898th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).