Fruitvale Elementary vs Rancho Viejo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
778 students
Rancho Viejo Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,040 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary Hemet, California | Rancho Viejo Middle Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4621 of 5,693 | #1255 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46111 of 50,301 | #15071 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 1,040 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 1,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 10.3).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Rancho Viejo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Rancho Viejo Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.6).
- •Rancho Viejo Middle is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 778.
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 Fruitvale Elementary better than Rancho Viejo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitvale Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 10.3 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 Fruitvale Elementary and Rancho Viejo Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary: 778. Rancho Viejo Middle: 1,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary and Rancho Viejo Middle rank in California?
Fruitvale Elementary is 4621st of 5,693 and Rancho Viejo Middle is 1255th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).