Fernando Rivera Intermediate vs Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Daly City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Fernando Rivera Intermediate Daly City, California | Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 1,334 | #2333 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7086 of 15,369 | #30104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 588 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Daly City | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 42.8).
- •Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
- •Fernando Rivera Intermediate is the larger school with 588 students compared with 303.
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 Fernando Rivera Intermediate better than Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fernando Rivera Intermediate ranks higher (52.5 vs 42.8 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 Fernando Rivera Intermediate and Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate: 588. Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernando Rivera Intermediate and Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary rank in California?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate is 381st of 1,334 and Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary is 2333rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).