Buena Vista Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 5,693 | #420 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7816 of 50,301 | #7654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 50.0).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 44.4%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.8).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 495.
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 Pleasant Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 50.0 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 Pleasant Hill Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 495. Pleasant Hill Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Pleasant Hill Middle rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 536th of 5,693 and Pleasant Hill Middle is 420th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).