Bernhard Marks Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 142 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
Lakewood Elementary
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
| Measure | Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos, California | Lakewood Elementary Lodi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5354 of 5,693 | #2568 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49018 of 50,301 | #32128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 478 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 44% |
| city | Dos Palos | Lodi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 11.5).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.2).
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 Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 11.5 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 Lakewood Elementary?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Dos Palos and Lodi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernhard Marks Elementary: 478. Lakewood Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernhard Marks Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in California?
Bernhard Marks Elementary is 5354th of 5,693 and Lakewood Elementary is 2568th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).