Cummings Valley Elementary vs Golden Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cummings Valley Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
663 students
| Measure | Cummings Valley Elementary Tehachapi, California | Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2356 of 5,693 | #3124 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30279 of 50,301 | #37037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 560 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | Tehachapi | Tehachapi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cummings Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 32.3).
- •Cummings Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Cummings Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Cummings Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 50.4%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.7).
- •Golden Hills Elementary is the larger school with 663 students compared with 560.
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 Cummings Valley Elementary better than Golden Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cummings Valley Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 32.3 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 Cummings Valley Elementary and Golden Hills Elementary?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Tehachapi and Tehachapi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cummings Valley Elementary: 560. Golden Hills Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cummings Valley Elementary and Golden Hills Elementary rank in California?
Cummings Valley Elementary is 2356th of 5,693 and Golden Hills Elementary is 3124th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).