Buena Vista Middle vs Toro Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
Toro Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–3
341 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Middle Salinas, California | Toro Park Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,334 | #966 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2996 of 15,369 | #13186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 321 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 67.4).
- •Toro Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Toro Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 17.4%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.3).
- •Toro Park Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 321.
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 Middle better than Toro Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Middle ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.4 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 Middle and Toro Park Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Middle: 321. Toro Park Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Middle and Toro Park Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Middle is 163rd of 1,334 and Toro Park Elementary is 966th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).