John Gutierrez Middle vs Rio del Valle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 357 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Gutierrez Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Rio del Valle Middle
Oxnard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | John Gutierrez Middle Salinas, California | Rio del Valle Middle Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,334 | #929 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13119 of 15,369 | #13557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Salinas | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Gutierrez Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 21.4).
- •Rio del Valle Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •John Gutierrez Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Rio del Valle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 80.5%).
- •Rio del Valle Middle is the larger school with 569 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 John Gutierrez Middle better than Rio del Valle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Gutierrez Middle ranks higher (23.5 vs 21.4 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 John Gutierrez Middle and Rio del Valle Middle?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Gutierrez Middle: 568. Rio del Valle Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Gutierrez Middle and Rio del Valle Middle rank in California?
John Gutierrez Middle is 868th of 1,334 and Rio del Valle Middle is 929th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).