Rio Vista Middle vs William Saroyan Elementary
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 Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
851 students
William Saroyan Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
697 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Middle Fresno, California | William Saroyan Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,334 | #2306 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8860 of 15,369 | #29856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 851 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 43.2).
- •William Saroyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 74.5%).
- •Rio Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.0).
- •Rio Vista Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 697.
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 William Saroyan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Middle ranks higher (44.4 vs 43.2 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 William Saroyan Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Middle: 851. William Saroyan Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Middle and William Saroyan Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Middle is 495th of 1,334 and William Saroyan Elementary is 2306th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).