Columbia Elementary vs Tomas Rivera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
Tomas Rivera Middle
Perris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Perris, California | Tomas Rivera Middle Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5005 of 5,693 | #1160 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47767 of 50,301 | #14694 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.7 vs 14.0).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Tomas Rivera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 95.9%).
- •Tomas Rivera Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.1).
- •Tomas Rivera Middle is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 704.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Tomas Rivera Middle?
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 Columbia Elementary and Tomas Rivera Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 704. Tomas Rivera Middle: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Tomas Rivera Middle rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5005th of 5,693 and Tomas Rivera Middle is 1160th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).