Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary vs River Heights Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary
Jurupa Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
959 students
River Heights Intermediate
Eastvale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,203 students
| Measure | Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary Jurupa Valley, California | River Heights Intermediate Eastvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2494 of 5,693 | #471 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31599 of 50,301 | #8462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 959 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Jurupa Valley | Eastvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Heights Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 40.5).
- •River Heights Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •River Heights Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 74.9%).
- •Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.7).
- •River Heights Intermediate is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 959.
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 Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary better than River Heights Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), River Heights Intermediate ranks higher (46.3 vs 40.5 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 Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary and River Heights Intermediate?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jurupa Valley and Eastvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary: 959. River Heights Intermediate: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary and River Heights Intermediate rank in California?
Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary is 2494th of 5,693 and River Heights Intermediate is 471st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).