Indio Middle vs Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indio Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
| Measure | Indio Middle Indio, California | Richard R. Oliphant Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1259 of 1,334 | #3066 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15102 of 15,369 | #36623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 768 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 9.9).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 92.7%).
- •Richard R. Oliphant Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.6).
- •Indio Middle is the larger school with 768 students compared with 568.
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 Indio Middle better than Richard R. Oliphant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard R. Oliphant Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 9.9 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 Indio Middle and Richard R. Oliphant Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indio Middle: 768. Richard R. Oliphant Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indio Middle and Richard R. Oliphant Elementary rank in California?
Indio Middle is 1259th of 1,334 and Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is 3066th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).