Come Back Charter vs Rudolph Rivera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Come Back Charter
Merced · Charter high · Grades 9–12
128 students
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | Come Back Charter Merced, California | Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 1,343 | #3743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15165 of 16,910 | #41355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 128 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 32.0 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 20.6).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.8 vs 32.0).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 128.
- •Come Back Charter is a charter school while Rudolph Rivera Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Come Back Charter better than Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rudolph Rivera Elementary ranks higher (25.6 vs 20.6 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 Come Back Charter and Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Come Back Charter: 128. Rudolph Rivera Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Come Back Charter and Rudolph Rivera Elementary rank in California?
Come Back Charter is 1099th of 1,343 and Rudolph Rivera Elementary is 3743rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).