Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate vs Riverdale Elementary
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.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,234 students
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,334 | #3388 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12183 of 15,369 | #38958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,234 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 1,234 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Santa Ana | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.6 vs 29.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.4).
- •Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 501.
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 Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate better than Riverdale Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate: 1,234. Riverdale Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate and Riverdale Elementary rank in California?
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is 750th of 1,334 and Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).