Central Valley High vs Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
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.
Central Valley High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–8
503 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Ceres, California | Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #909 of 1,343 | #2396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13839 of 16,910 | #30657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,317 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 43% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 27.6).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 87.4%).
- •Central Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.0).
- •Central Valley High is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 503.
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 Central Valley High better than Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 27.6 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 Central Valley High and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 2,317. Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary rank in California?
Central Valley High is 909th of 1,343 and Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary is 2396th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).