Butte Vista Elementary vs Tierra Buena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butte Vista Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
853 students
Tierra Buena Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
607 students
| Measure | Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City, California | Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1832 of 5,693 | #2180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24379 of 50,301 | #28516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 853 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Yuba City | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 45.2).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.3).
- •Butte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 853 students compared with 607.
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 Butte Vista Elementary better than Tierra Buena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Butte Vista Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 45.2 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 Butte Vista Elementary and Tierra Buena Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yuba City and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte Vista Elementary: 853. Tierra Buena Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte Vista Elementary and Tierra Buena Elementary rank in California?
Butte Vista Elementary is 1832nd of 5,693 and Tierra Buena Elementary is 2180th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).