Bear Mountain Elementary vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Sierra Vista Elementary
Arvin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
690 students
| Measure | Bear Mountain Elementary Arvin, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Arvin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5427 of 5,693 | #5520 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49290 of 50,301 | #49613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 728 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 21% |
| city | Arvin | Arvin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 9.4).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.0).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 728 students compared with 690.
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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Mountain Elementary ranks higher (10.6 vs 9.4 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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Arvin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Mountain Elementary: 728. Sierra Vista Elementary: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Mountain Elementary and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Bear Mountain Elementary is 5427th of 5,693 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 5520th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).