La Mesa Junior High vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students
Rio Vista Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | La Mesa Junior High Santa Clarita, California | Rio Vista Elementary Canyon Country, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 1,334 | #2947 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7813 of 15,369 | #35665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,017 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Canyon Country |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 34.4).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 77%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 27.0).
- •La Mesa Junior High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 486.
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 La Mesa Junior High better than Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Mesa Junior High ranks higher (49.2 vs 34.4 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 La Mesa Junior High and Rio Vista Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Canyon Country in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Junior High: 1,017. Rio Vista Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Junior High and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
La Mesa Junior High is 429th of 1,334 and Rio Vista Elementary is 2947th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).