Charles Bursch Elementary vs Sierra Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Bursch Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Sierra Vista Middle
Baldwin Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | Charles Bursch Elementary Baldwin Park, California | Sierra Vista Middle Baldwin Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4962 of 5,693 | #797 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47621 of 50,301 | #12554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Baldwin Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 15.0).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 91.4%).
- •Sierra Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.7).
- •Sierra Vista Middle is the larger school with 709 students compared with 409.
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 Charles Bursch Elementary better than Sierra Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Middle ranks higher (26.7 vs 15.0 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 Charles Bursch Elementary and Sierra Vista Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Bursch Elementary: 409. Sierra Vista Middle: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Bursch Elementary and Sierra Vista Middle rank in California?
Charles Bursch Elementary is 4962nd of 5,693 and Sierra Vista Middle is 797th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).