Rio Del Mar vs William R. Buckley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Del Mar
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
William R. Buckley Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Rio Del Mar Oxnard, California | William R. Buckley Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3262 of 5,693 | #3440 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38045 of 50,301 | #39373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 499 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Oxnard | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Del Mar scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 28.8).
- •Rio Del Mar does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •William R. Buckley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Rio Del Mar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 83.4%).
- •William R. Buckley Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.3).
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 Rio Del Mar better than William R. Buckley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Del Mar ranks higher (30.8 vs 28.8 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 Rio Del Mar and William R. Buckley Elementary?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Del Mar: 499. William R. Buckley Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Del Mar and William R. Buckley Elementary rank in California?
Rio Del Mar is 3262nd of 5,693 and William R. Buckley Elementary is 3440th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).