Buena Vista Elementary vs Mulcahy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
180 students
Mulcahy Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Tulare, California | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2489 of 5,693 | #1278 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31573 of 50,301 | #15149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 180 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 9% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 9.3).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.6).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 180.
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 Mulcahy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (40.5 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Mulcahy Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 180. Mulcahy Middle: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Mulcahy Middle rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 2489th of 5,693 and Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).