Manuel F. Hernandez vs Riverway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel F. Hernandez
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
707 students
Riverway Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
| Measure | Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia, California | Riverway Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1600 of 5,693 | #2884 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21034 of 50,301 | #35119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 707 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel F. Hernandez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 35.3).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 62.5%).
- •Manuel F. Hernandez does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.5).
- •Riverway Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 707.
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 Manuel F. Hernandez better than Riverway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel F. Hernandez ranks higher (55.9 vs 35.3 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 Manuel F. Hernandez and Riverway Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel F. Hernandez: 707. Riverway Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel F. Hernandez and Riverway Elementary rank in California?
Manuel F. Hernandez is 1600th of 5,693 and Riverway Elementary is 2884th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).