Rio del Norte vs Rio Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio del Norte
Oxnard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
Rio Vista Middle
Oxnard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Rio del Norte Oxnard, California | Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4334 of 5,693 | #921 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44619 of 50,301 | #13515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 19% |
| city | Oxnard | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 20.4).
- •Rio del Norte does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 73.1%).
- •Rio del Norte does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.8).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 637 students compared with 495.
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 Norte better than Rio Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Middle ranks higher (21.6 vs 20.4 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 Rio del Norte and Rio Vista Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio del Norte: 495. Rio Vista Middle: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio del Norte and Rio Vista Middle rank in California?
Rio del Norte is 4334th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Middle is 921st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).