Denton Elementary vs Ridgeview 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.
Denton Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
648 students
Ridgeview Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
975 students
| Measure | Denton Elementary Visalia, California | Ridgeview Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 5,693 | #425 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24185 of 50,301 | #7733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 648 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 49.6).
- •Denton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Denton Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.4).
- •Ridgeview Middle is the larger school with 975 students compared with 648.
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 Denton Elementary better than Ridgeview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 49.6 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 Denton Elementary and Ridgeview Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Elementary: 648. Ridgeview Middle: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Elementary and Ridgeview Middle rank in California?
Denton Elementary is 1812th of 5,693 and Ridgeview Middle is 425th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).