Alta Vista Elementary vs Vandalia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Vandalia Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Vandalia Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5587 of 5,693 | #5082 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49830 of 50,301 | #48043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 531 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandalia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 8.3).
- •Vandalia Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Vandalia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 97.3%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.3).
- •Vandalia Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 531.
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Vandalia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vandalia Elementary ranks higher (14.2 vs 8.3 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Vandalia Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 531. Vandalia Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Vandalia Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 5587th of 5,693 and Vandalia Elementary is 5082nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).