Ripon Elementary vs Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ripon Elementary
Ripon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
460 students
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Ripon Elementary Ripon, California | Salida Middle School - Vella Campus Salida, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1392 of 5,693 | #637 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18607 of 50,301 | #11032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Ripon | Salida |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ripon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 34.2).
- •Ripon Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Ripon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Ripon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 79.8%).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.9).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is the larger school with 673 students compared with 460.
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 Ripon Elementary better than Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Ripon Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 34.2 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 Ripon Elementary and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Salida in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ripon Elementary: 460. Salida Middle School - Vella Campus: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ripon Elementary and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus rank in California?
Ripon Elementary is 1392nd of 5,693 and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is 637th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).