Rio Vista Elementary vs Rivera Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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 Middle
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary Pico Rivera, California | Rivera Middle Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3193 of 5,693 | #1099 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37516 of 50,301 | #14466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 15.8).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Rivera Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.7).
- •Rivera Middle is the larger school with 544 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 15.8 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 Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 370. Rivera Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Rivera Middle rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 3193rd of 5,693 and Rivera Middle is 1099th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).