Rio Vista School of Applied Learning vs Sitting Bull Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
927 students
Sitting Bull Academy
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,695 students
| Measure | Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Apple Valley, California | Sitting Bull Academy Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2656 of 5,693 | #2397 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32913 of 50,301 | #30664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 927 | 1,695 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sitting Bull Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 38.6).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Rio Vista School of Applied Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 64.8%).
- •Sitting Bull Academy does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.1).
- •Sitting Bull Academy is the larger school with 1,695 students compared with 927.
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 School of Applied Learning better than Sitting Bull Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sitting Bull Academy ranks higher (42.0 vs 38.6 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 School of Applied Learning and Sitting Bull Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning: 927. Sitting Bull Academy: 1,695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista School of Applied Learning and Sitting Bull Academy rank in California?
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is 2656th of 5,693 and Sitting Bull Academy is 2397th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).