Norman Liddell Elementary vs Rio Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman Liddell Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
Rio Vista Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
| Measure | Norman Liddell Elementary Fresno, California | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2012 of 5,693 | #495 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26497 of 50,301 | #8860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 628 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman Liddell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 44.4).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 69.7%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.1).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 628.
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 Norman Liddell Elementary better than Rio Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Norman Liddell Elementary ranks higher (48.0 vs 44.4 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 Norman Liddell Elementary and Rio Vista Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norman Liddell Elementary: 628. Rio Vista Middle: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norman Liddell Elementary and Rio Vista Middle rank in California?
Norman Liddell Elementary is 2012th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).