Big Valley Elementary vs Dobbins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Valley Elementary
Bieber · Public elementary · Grades K–7
71 students
Dobbins Elementary
Dobbins · Public elementary · Grades K–6
70 students
| Measure | Big Valley Elementary Bieber, California | Dobbins Elementary Dobbins, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2707 of 5,693 | #2592 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33338 of 50,301 | #32324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 71 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 30% |
| city | Bieber | Dobbins |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobbins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 37.9).
- •Big Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Dobbins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Big Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 62.9%).
- •Dobbins Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.7).
- •Big Valley Elementary is the larger school with 71 students compared with 70.
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 Big Valley Elementary better than Dobbins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dobbins Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.9 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 Big Valley Elementary and Dobbins Elementary?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Bieber and Dobbins in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Valley Elementary: 71. Dobbins Elementary: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Valley Elementary and Dobbins Elementary rank in California?
Big Valley Elementary is 2707th of 5,693 and Dobbins Elementary is 2592nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).