Riverview STEM Elementary vs W. E. Mitchell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverview STEM Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
W. E. Mitchell Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Riverview STEM Elementary Rancho Cordova, California | W. E. Mitchell Middle Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 5,693 | #819 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4674 of 50,301 | #12743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview STEM Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 25.7).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 36%).
- •Riverview STEM Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 62.8%).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.8).
- •W. E. Mitchell Middle is the larger school with 755 students compared with 357.
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 Riverview STEM Elementary better than W. E. Mitchell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview STEM Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 25.7 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 Riverview STEM Elementary and W. E. Mitchell Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverview STEM Elementary: 357. W. E. Mitchell Middle: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverview STEM Elementary and W. E. Mitchell Middle rank in California?
Riverview STEM Elementary is 248th of 5,693 and W. E. Mitchell Middle is 819th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).