Rio Vista Elementary vs Santa Clara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Elementary
Fillmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
Santa Clara Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
53 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary Fillmore, California | Santa Clara Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4449 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #45178 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 553 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 64.5% |
| city | Fillmore | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 16%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 27%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 57.3%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.5).
- •Rio Vista Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 53.
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 Santa Clara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Clara Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 19.5 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 Santa Clara Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Fillmore and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 553. Santa Clara Elementary: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Santa Clara Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 4449th of 5,693 and Santa Clara Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).