Mendota Elementary vs Riverway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota Elementary
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
Riverway Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
| Measure | Mendota Elementary Mendota, California | Riverway Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4128 of 5,693 | #2884 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43535 of 50,301 | #35119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 857 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Mendota | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 22.1).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Riverway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.5).
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 Mendota Elementary better than Riverway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverway Elementary ranks higher (35.3 vs 22.1 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 Mendota Elementary and Riverway Elementary?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota Elementary: 857. Riverway Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota Elementary and Riverway Elementary rank in California?
Mendota Elementary is 4128th of 5,693 and Riverway Elementary is 2884th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).