Garden Valley Elementary vs Rio Tierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 987 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California | Rio Tierra Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4560 of 5,693 | #1253 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45783 of 50,301 | #15047 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 365 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 13% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 10.6).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 93%).
- •Rio Tierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 26.1).
- •Garden Valley Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 328.
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 Garden Valley Elementary better than Rio Tierra Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Valley Elementary ranks higher (18.5 vs 10.6 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 Garden Valley Elementary and Rio Tierra Junior High?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary: 365. Rio Tierra Junior High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary and Rio Tierra Junior High rank in California?
Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 and Rio Tierra Junior High is 1253rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).