Bidwell Elementary vs Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwell Elementary
Red Bluff · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)
Red Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
97 students
| Measure | Bidwell Elementary Red Bluff, California | Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2773 of 5,693 | #540 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #34020 of 50,301 | #9515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 387 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Red Bluff | Red Bluff |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 36.9).
- •Bidwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 66.9%).
- •Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.4).
- •Bidwell Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 97.
- •Bidwell Elementary is a public school while Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bidwell Elementary better than Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
On the Success Index (US), Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) ranks higher (41.4 vs 36.9 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 Bidwell Elementary and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Red Bluff and Red Bluff in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bidwell Elementary: 387. Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA): 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bidwell Elementary and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) rank in California?
Bidwell Elementary is 2773rd of 5,693 and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) is 540th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).