Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle vs Rudolph Rivera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students
| Measure | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California | Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 1,334 | #3743 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11074 of 15,369 | #41355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 624 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 25.6).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 75.5%).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.8 vs 31.2).
- •Rudolph Rivera Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 624.
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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle better than Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 25.6 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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and Rudolph Rivera Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. Rudolph Rivera Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and Rudolph Rivera Elementary rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 and Rudolph Rivera Elementary is 3743rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).