Rio Vista Elementary vs Rivera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Rivera Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary Pico Rivera, California | Rivera Elementary Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3193 of 5,693 | #3867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37516 of 50,301 | #42143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 24.3).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 85%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.3).
- •Rivera Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 370.
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 Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 24.3 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 Rivera Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 370. Rivera Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Rivera Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 3193rd of 5,693 and Rivera Elementary is 3867th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).