Rio Vista Middle vs River Bluff Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 218 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
River Bluff Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
694 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California | River Bluff Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,334 | #1967 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8860 of 15,369 | #25913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 851 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 44.4).
- •River Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •River Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •River Bluff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 68.6%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.7).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 694.
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 Middle better than River Bluff Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Bluff Elementary ranks higher (48.9 vs 44.4 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 Middle and River Bluff Elementary?
About 218 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Middle: 851. River Bluff Elementary: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Middle and River Bluff Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 and River Bluff Elementary is 1967th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).