Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle vs Costano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 819 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
East Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto, California | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1181 of 1,334 | #5280 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14778 of 15,369 | #48758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 488 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 12.3).
- •Costano Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90%).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 369.
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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle better than Costano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle ranks higher (13.3 vs 12.3 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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle and Costano Elementary?
About 819 m in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle: 488. Costano Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle and Costano Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is 1181st of 1,334 and Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).