Montalvo Elementary vs Rio del Sol
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montalvo Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Rio del Sol
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
839 students
| Measure | Montalvo Elementary Ventura, California | Rio del Sol Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2554 of 5,693 | #2132 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32010 of 50,301 | #27925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Ventura | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio del Sol scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 39.9).
- •Montalvo Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Rio del Sol does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Rio del Sol does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 66.5%).
- •Montalvo Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.2).
- •Rio del Sol is the larger school with 839 students compared with 397.
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 Montalvo Elementary better than Rio del Sol?
On the Success Index (US), Rio del Sol ranks higher (46.0 vs 39.9 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 Montalvo Elementary and Rio del Sol?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montalvo Elementary: 397. Rio del Sol: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montalvo Elementary and Rio del Sol rank in California?
Montalvo Elementary is 2554th of 5,693 and Rio del Sol is 2132nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).