Rio Norte Junior High vs Tesoro del Valle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,138 students
Tesoro del Valle Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
| Measure | Rio Norte Junior High Santa Clarita, California | Tesoro del Valle Elementary Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,334 | #1039 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2309 of 15,369 | #13931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,138 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Norte Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 66.3).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 32.2%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.5).
- •Rio Norte Junior High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 503.
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 Norte Junior High better than Tesoro del Valle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Norte Junior High ranks higher (75.3 vs 66.3 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 Norte Junior High and Tesoro del Valle Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Norte Junior High: 1,138. Tesoro del Valle Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Norte Junior High and Tesoro del Valle Elementary rank in California?
Rio Norte Junior High is 130th of 1,334 and Tesoro del Valle Elementary is 1039th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).