Bella Vista Elementary School vs Joyce Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Sierra Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
232 students
Joyce Clark Middle School
Sierra Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–8
462 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary School Sierra Vista, Arizona | Joyce Clark Middle School Sierra Vista, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,136 | #610 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #21218 of 50,301 | #34450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 232 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| city | Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 36.3).
- •Bella Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Joyce Clark Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 232.
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 Bella Vista Elementary School better than Joyce Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 36.3 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 Bella Vista Elementary School and Joyce Clark Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sierra Vista and Sierra Vista in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary School: 232. Joyce Clark Middle School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary School and Joyce Clark Middle School rank in Arizona?
Bella Vista Elementary School is 377th of 1,136 and Joyce Clark Middle School is 610th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).