Cardozo Middle vs Mesa Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardozo Middle
Riverbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
Mesa Verde Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Cardozo Middle Riverbank, California | Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,334 | #4711 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13372 of 15,369 | #46548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Riverbank | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardozo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 17.1).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.0).
- •Cardozo Middle is the larger school with 544 students compared with 529.
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 Cardozo Middle better than Mesa Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardozo Middle ranks higher (22.2 vs 17.1 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 Cardozo Middle and Mesa Verde Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardozo Middle: 544. Mesa Verde Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardozo Middle and Mesa Verde Elementary rank in California?
Cardozo Middle is 898th of 1,334 and Mesa Verde Elementary is 4711th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).