Bernhard Marks Elementary vs Bryant Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernhard Marks Elementary
Dos Palos · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
478 students
Bryant Middle
Dos Palos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
| Measure | Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos, California | Bryant Middle Dos Palos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5354 of 5,693 | #1310 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49018 of 50,301 | #15249 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 8% |
| city | Dos Palos | Dos Palos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernhard Marks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 7.4).
- •Bernhard Marks Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Bernhard Marks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Bernhard Marks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 87.9%).
- •Bryant Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.2).
- •Bryant Middle is the larger school with 487 students compared with 478.
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 Bernhard Marks Elementary better than Bryant Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bernhard Marks Elementary ranks higher (11.5 vs 7.4 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 Bernhard Marks Elementary and Bryant Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dos Palos and Dos Palos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernhard Marks Elementary: 478. Bryant Middle: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernhard Marks Elementary and Bryant Middle rank in California?
Bernhard Marks Elementary is 5354th of 5,693 and Bryant Middle is 1310th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).