El Rancho High vs Rivera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho High
Pico Rivera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Rivera Middle
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | El Rancho High Pico Rivera, California | Rivera Middle Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,343 | #1099 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12405 of 16,910 | #14466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,995 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rancho High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 15.8).
- •El Rancho High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •El Rancho High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •El Rancho High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 86.9%).
- •El Rancho High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.7).
- •El Rancho High is the larger school with 1,995 students compared with 544.
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 Rancho High better than Rivera Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Rancho High ranks higher (34.1 vs 15.8 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 Rancho High and Rivera Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho High: 1,995. Rivera Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho High and Rivera Middle rank in California?
El Rancho High is 725th of 1,343 and Rivera Middle is 1099th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).