California Avenue Elementary vs De Portola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 546 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
De Portola Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
540 students
| Measure | California Avenue Elementary Riverbank, California | De Portola Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5045 of 5,693 | #381 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47898 of 50,301 | #6132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 75% |
| city | Riverbank | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Portola Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 14.4).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 23%).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 25%).
- •De Portola Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 85.9%).
- •California Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 27.0).
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 De Portola Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), De Portola Elementary ranks higher (78.0 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 De Portola Elementary?
About 546 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Avenue Elementary: 540. De Portola Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Avenue Elementary and De Portola Elementary rank in California?
California Avenue Elementary is 5045th of 5,693 and De Portola Elementary is 381st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).