Newcomb Academy vs Riverbend Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 666 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomb Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
914 students
Riverbend Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
914 students
| Measure | Newcomb Academy Long Beach, California | Riverbend Elementary Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 5,693 | #3387 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6205 of 50,301 | #38957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 914 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 29% |
| city | Long Beach | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcomb Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 29.4).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 29%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Newcomb Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 76.3%).
- •Riverbend Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 25.4).
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 Newcomb Academy better than Riverbend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newcomb Academy ranks higher (77.9 vs 29.4 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 Newcomb Academy and Riverbend Elementary?
About 666 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomb Academy: 914. Riverbend Elementary: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomb Academy and Riverbend Elementary rank in California?
Newcomb Academy is 389th of 5,693 and Riverbend Elementary is 3387th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).