Bella Vista Elementary vs William R. Buckley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
William R. Buckley Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary San Ramon, California | William R. Buckley Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 5,693 | #3440 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4188 of 50,301 | #39373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 499 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 32% |
| city | San Ramon | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 28.8).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 32%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 83.4%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.0).
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than William R. Buckley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 28.8 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 Bella Vista Elementary and William R. Buckley Elementary?
About 313 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 499. William R. Buckley Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and William R. Buckley Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 201st of 5,693 and William R. Buckley Elementary is 3440th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).