Rio Vista Elementary vs Thelma Bedell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary El Monte, California | Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2231 of 5,693 | #2375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29096 of 50,301 | #30452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | El Monte | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 42.3).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 80.3%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.4).
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 Vista Elementary better than Thelma Bedell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 42.3 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 Vista Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary?
About 99 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 294. Thelma Bedell Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 2231st of 5,693 and Thelma Bedell Elementary is 2375th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).