Lime Street Elementary vs Rice (William) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
887 students
Rice (William) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
887 students
| Measure | Lime Street Elementary Hesperia, California | Rice (William) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5459 of 5,693 | #4580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49404 of 50,301 | #45879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 887 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Hesperia | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice (William) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 10.2).
- •Rice (William) Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Rice (William) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Lime Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Rice (William) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.6).
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 Lime Street Elementary better than Rice (William) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice (William) Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 10.2 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 Lime Street Elementary and Rice (William) Elementary?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lime Street Elementary: 887. Rice (William) Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lime Street Elementary and Rice (William) Elementary rank in California?
Lime Street Elementary is 5459th of 5,693 and Rice (William) Elementary is 4580th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).