Eastin Arcola Elementary vs Rio Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastin Arcola Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
225 students
Rio Vista Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
| Measure | Eastin Arcola Elementary Madera, California | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3673 of 5,693 | #495 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40990 of 50,301 | #8860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 225 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Madera | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 26.1).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 95.6%).
- •Eastin Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.0).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 225.
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 Eastin Arcola Elementary better than Rio Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Middle ranks higher (44.4 vs 26.1 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 Eastin Arcola Elementary and Rio Vista Middle?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Madera and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastin Arcola Elementary: 225. Rio Vista Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastin Arcola Elementary and Rio Vista Middle rank in California?
Eastin Arcola Elementary is 3673rd of 5,693 and Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).