James Workman Middle vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
Rio Vista Elementary
Cathedral City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
637 students
| Measure | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California | Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,334 | #2940 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,369 | #35604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,020 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Cathedral City | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 27.7).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.2).
- •James Workman Middle is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 637.
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 James Workman Middle better than Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 27.7 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 James Workman Middle and Rio Vista Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Workman Middle: 1,020. Rio Vista Elementary: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Workman Middle and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 and Rio Vista Elementary is 2940th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).