Donald L. Rheem Elementary vs Orinda Intermediate
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.
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Moraga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Orinda Intermediate
Orinda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Donald L. Rheem Elementary Moraga, California | Orinda Intermediate Orinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 5,693 | #16 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3564 of 50,301 | #697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| city | Moraga | Orinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orinda Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 82.6).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Donald L. Rheem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 8.4%).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.2).
- •Orinda Intermediate is the larger school with 822 students compared with 441.
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 Donald L. Rheem Elementary better than Orinda Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Orinda Intermediate ranks higher (85.5 vs 82.6 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 Donald L. Rheem Elementary and Orinda Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Moraga and Orinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald L. Rheem Elementary: 441. Orinda Intermediate: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald L. Rheem Elementary and Orinda Intermediate rank in California?
Donald L. Rheem Elementary is 134th of 5,693 and Orinda Intermediate is 16th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).