Bear Mountain Elementary vs Vineland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.6 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
Vineland Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
| Measure | Bear Mountain Elementary Arvin, California | Vineland Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5427 of 5,693 | #5638 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49290 of 50,301 | #50008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 728 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Arvin | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 7.2).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 100%).
- •Vineland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.2).
- •Bear Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 728 students compared with 336.
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 Vineland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Mountain Elementary ranks higher (10.6 vs 7.2 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 Vineland Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Mountain Elementary: 728. Vineland Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Mountain Elementary and Vineland Elementary rank in California?
Bear Mountain Elementary is 5427th of 5,693 and Vineland Elementary is 5638th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).