Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 vs Vanguard Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,151 students
Vanguard Preparatory
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,153 students
| Measure | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 Bakersfield, California | Vanguard Preparatory Apple Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3212 of 5,693 | #2890 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37661 of 50,301 | #35171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,151 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Bakersfield | Apple Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 31.3).
- •Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Vanguard Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Vanguard Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 86.6%).
- •Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.5).
- •Vanguard Preparatory is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 1,151.
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 Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 better than Vanguard Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Preparatory ranks higher (35.2 vs 31.3 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 Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 and Vanguard Preparatory?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Apple Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8: 1,151. Vanguard Preparatory: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 and Vanguard Preparatory rank in California?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is 3212th of 5,693 and Vanguard Preparatory is 2890th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).