El Capitan High vs Rudolph Rivera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Merced, California | Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,343 | #3743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12447 of 16,910 | #41355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,793 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 25.6).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 76.2%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.8).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 917.
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 El Capitan High better than Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (33.9 vs 25.6 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 El Capitan High and Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,793. Rudolph Rivera Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Rudolph Rivera Elementary rank in California?
El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 and Rudolph Rivera Elementary is 3743rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).