Baechtel Grove Middle vs La Vida Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baechtel Grove Middle
Willits · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
La Vida Charter
Willits · Charter other · Grades K–12
60 students
| Measure | Baechtel Grove Middle Willits, California | La Vida Charter Willits, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #953 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #13686 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 331 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 75% |
| city | Willits | Willits |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Vida Charter does better on math proficiency (75% vs 18%).
- •Baechtel Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Baechtel Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 75%).
- •La Vida Charter does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.5).
- •Baechtel Grove Middle is the larger school with 331 students compared with 60.
- •Baechtel Grove Middle is a public school while La Vida Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Baechtel Grove Middle better than La Vida Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baechtel Grove Middle and La Vida Charter?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Willits and Willits in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baechtel Grove Middle: 331. La Vida Charter: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baechtel Grove Middle and La Vida Charter rank in California?
Baechtel Grove Middle is 953rd of 1,334 and La Vida Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).