Rialto Middle vs Sam V. Curtis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rialto Middle
Rialto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students
Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Rialto Middle Rialto, California | Sam V. Curtis Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1148 of 1,334 | #3652 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14628 of 15,369 | #40878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Rialto | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam V. Curtis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 14.6).
- •Sam V. Curtis Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Sam V. Curtis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Sam V. Curtis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Rialto Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.1).
- •Rialto Middle is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 702.
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 Rialto Middle better than Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sam V. Curtis Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 14.6 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 Rialto Middle and Sam V. Curtis Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rialto and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rialto Middle: 1,017. Sam V. Curtis Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rialto Middle and Sam V. Curtis Elementary rank in California?
Rialto Middle is 1148th of 1,334 and Sam V. Curtis Elementary is 3652nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).