Briarwood Elementary vs Buttonwillow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow · Public elementary · Grades K–8
288 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, California | Buttonwillow Elementary Buttonwillow, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1277 of 5,693 | #3945 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16971 of 50,301 | #42553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Santa Clara | Buttonwillow |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 23.6).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 90.6%).
- •Buttonwillow Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.6).
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 Briarwood Elementary better than Buttonwillow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 23.6 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 Briarwood Elementary and Buttonwillow Elementary?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Buttonwillow in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 288. Buttonwillow Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Buttonwillow Elementary rank in California?
Briarwood Elementary is 1277th of 5,693 and Buttonwillow Elementary is 3945th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).