Bear Mountain Elementary vs Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 94 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
Meadows Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
729 students
| Measure | Bear Mountain Elementary Arvin, California | Meadows Elementary Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5427 of 5,693 | #556 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49290 of 50,301 | #8026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 728 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 78% |
| city | Arvin | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 10.6).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 18%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 25%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 95.2%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 26.0).
- •Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 729 students compared with 728.
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 Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary ranks higher (74.9 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 Meadows Elementary?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Mountain Elementary: 728. Meadows Elementary: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Mountain Elementary and Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Bear Mountain Elementary is 5427th of 5,693 and Meadows Elementary is 556th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).