Mesa Verde Elementary vs Riverbank High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Riverbank High
Riverbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde Elementary Oakdale, California | Riverbank High Riverbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4711 of 5,693 | #768 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46548 of 50,301 | #12769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Oakdale | Riverbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbank High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 17.1).
- •Mesa Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Riverbank High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Riverbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 81.7%).
- •Riverbank High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 24.0).
- •Riverbank High is the larger school with 744 students compared with 529.
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 Mesa Verde Elementary better than Riverbank High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbank High ranks higher (32.5 vs 17.1 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 Mesa Verde Elementary and Riverbank High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Riverbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde Elementary: 529. Riverbank High: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde Elementary and Riverbank High rank in California?
Mesa Verde Elementary is 4711th of 5,693 and Riverbank High is 768th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).