Bret Harte Elementary vs F. C. Joyce TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 569 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
F. C. Joyce TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
537 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Burbank, California | F. C. Joyce TK-8 North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #885 of 5,693 | #5522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12116 of 50,301 | #49623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 17% |
| city | Burbank | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 9.3).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 23%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.4).
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than F. C. Joyce TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 9.3 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 Bret Harte Elementary and F. C. Joyce TK-8?
About 569 km in a straight line, between Burbank and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 537. F. C. Joyce TK-8: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and F. C. Joyce TK-8 rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 885th of 5,693 and F. C. Joyce TK-8 is 5522nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).