Buena Vista Elementary vs Walnut Creek Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Walnut Creek Intermediate Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #536 of 5,693 | #127 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7816 of 50,301 | #2240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.2 vs 75.7).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 18.2%).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.6).
- •Walnut Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 940 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 Walnut Creek Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buena Vista Elementary and Walnut Creek Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 495. Walnut Creek Intermediate: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Walnut Creek Intermediate rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 536th of 5,693 and Walnut Creek Intermediate is 127th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).