Castle View Elementary vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
684 students
Polytechnic High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Castle View Elementary Riverside, California | Polytechnic High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2068 of 5,693 | #460 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27140 of 50,301 | #9371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 684 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.0 vs 46.3).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 70.4%).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.9).
- •Polytechnic High is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 684.
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 Castle View Elementary better than Polytechnic High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle View Elementary and Polytechnic High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle View Elementary: 684. Polytechnic High: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle View Elementary and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Castle View Elementary is 2068th of 5,693 and Polytechnic High is 460th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).