El Portal Middle vs Riverbank Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Portal Middle
Escalon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
Riverbank Language Academy
Riverbank · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
557 students
| Measure | El Portal Middle Escalon, California | Riverbank Language Academy Riverbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,334 | #2673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10523 of 15,369 | #33055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 587 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Escalon | Riverbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbank Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 36.6).
- •Riverbank Language Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Riverbank Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 72.7%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 25.3).
- •El Portal Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 557.
- •El Portal Middle is a public school while Riverbank Language Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portal Middle better than Riverbank Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbank Language Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 36.6 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 Portal Middle and Riverbank Language Academy?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Riverbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Portal Middle: 587. Riverbank Language Academy: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Portal Middle and Riverbank Language Academy rank in California?
El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 and Riverbank Language Academy is 2673rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).