Alpine Vista vs Sundale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Vista
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–4
659 students
Sundale Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
840 students
| Measure | Alpine Vista Tulare, California | Sundale Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2816 of 5,693 | #1680 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34491 of 50,301 | #22182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 659 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sundale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 36.2).
- •Sundale Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Sundale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Sundale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 51.1%).
- •Alpine Vista does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.5).
- •Sundale Elementary is the larger school with 840 students compared with 659.
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 Alpine Vista better than Sundale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sundale Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 36.2 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 Alpine Vista and Sundale Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Vista: 659. Sundale Elementary: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Vista and Sundale Elementary rank in California?
Alpine Vista is 2816th of 5,693 and Sundale Elementary is 1680th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).