Buena Vista Elementary vs Independence High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
713 students
Independence High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,324 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Bakersfield, California | Independence High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2259 of 5,693 | #773 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29311 of 50,301 | #12791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 2,324 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 2,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 32.4).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Independence High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 74.7%).
- •Independence High does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 26.4).
- •Independence High is the larger school with 2,324 students compared with 713.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Independence High?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (43.9 vs 32.4 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Independence High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 713. Independence High: 2,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Independence High rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 2259th of 5,693 and Independence High is 773rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).