Rivera Middle vs STEAM Academy @ Burke
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rivera Middle
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
STEAM Academy @ Burke
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Rivera Middle Pico Rivera, California | STEAM Academy @ Burke Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 1,334 | #532 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14466 of 15,369 | #9350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 544 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEAM Academy @ Burke scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 15.8).
- •STEAM Academy @ Burke does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •STEAM Academy @ Burke does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •STEAM Academy @ Burke does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Rivera Middle does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.2).
- •Rivera Middle is the larger school with 544 students compared with 534.
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 Rivera Middle better than STEAM Academy @ Burke?
On the Success Index (US), STEAM Academy @ Burke ranks higher (42.2 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 Rivera Middle and STEAM Academy @ Burke?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rivera Middle: 544. STEAM Academy @ Burke: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rivera Middle and STEAM Academy @ Burke rank in California?
Rivera Middle is 1099th of 1,334 and STEAM Academy @ Burke is 532nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).