Bear Mountain Elementary vs Grow Academy Arvin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Mountain Elementary
Arvin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
728 students
Grow Academy Arvin
Arvin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
87 students
| Measure | Bear Mountain Elementary Arvin, California | Grow Academy Arvin Arvin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5427 of 5,693 | #3092 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49290 of 50,301 | #36800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 728 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 33% |
| city | Arvin | Arvin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grow Academy Arvin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 10.6).
- •Grow Academy Arvin does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Grow Academy Arvin does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Grow Academy Arvin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.8).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 728 students compared with 87.
- •Bear Mountain Elementary is a public school while Grow Academy Arvin 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 Bear Mountain Elementary better than Grow Academy Arvin?
On the Success Index (US), Grow Academy Arvin ranks higher (32.7 vs 10.6 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 Bear Mountain Elementary and Grow Academy Arvin?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Arvin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Mountain Elementary: 728. Grow Academy Arvin: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Mountain Elementary and Grow Academy Arvin rank in California?
Bear Mountain Elementary is 5427th of 5,693 and Grow Academy Arvin is 3092nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).