Buena Vista Elementary vs Stockdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 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
Stockdale High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,398 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Bakersfield, California | Stockdale High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2259 of 5,693 | #326 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29311 of 50,301 | #7308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 2,398 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 2,398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stockdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 43.9).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Stockdale High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Stockdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.6).
- •Stockdale High is the larger school with 2,398 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 Stockdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Stockdale High ranks higher (54.1 vs 43.9 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Stockdale High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 713. Stockdale High: 2,398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Stockdale High rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 2259th of 5,693 and Stockdale High is 326th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).