Bill E. Young Jr. Middle vs Buena Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 680 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle
Calipatria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
322 students
Buena Vista Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Bill E. Young Jr. Middle Calipatria, California | Buena Vista Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,334 | #163 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12177 of 15,369 | #2996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| city | Calipatria | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 28.6).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 90.7%).
- •Bill E. Young Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Bill E. Young Jr. Middle is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
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 Bill E. Young Jr. Middle better than Buena Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Middle ranks higher (71.6 vs 28.6 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 Bill E. Young Jr. Middle and Buena Vista Middle?
About 680 km in a straight line, between Calipatria and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle: 322. Buena Vista Middle: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill E. Young Jr. Middle and Buena Vista Middle rank in California?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle is 749th of 1,334 and Buena Vista Middle is 163rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).