El Capitan High vs Rudolph Rivera Middle
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 Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
608 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Merced, California | Rudolph Rivera Middle Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,343 | #922 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12447 of 16,910 | #13516 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,793 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 21.6).
- •El Capitan High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •El Capitan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 81.7%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 29.0).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 608.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (33.9 vs 21.6 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Rudolph Rivera Middle rank in California?
El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 and Rudolph Rivera Middle is 922nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).