Herndon-Barstow Elementary vs Rio Vista 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.
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
754 students
Rio Vista Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
| Measure | Herndon-Barstow Elementary Fresno, California | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 5,693 | #495 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26670 of 50,301 | #8860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 754 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 44.4).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Herndon-Barstow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 27.9).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 754.
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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary better than Rio Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 44.4 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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary and Rio Vista Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary: 754. Rio Vista Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon-Barstow Elementary and Rio Vista Middle rank in California?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is 2023rd of 5,693 and Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).