Garden Elementary vs Sierra Vista Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Sierra Vista Charter High
Tulare · Charter high · Grades 9–12
166 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary Tulare, California | Sierra Vista Charter High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3856 of 5,693 | #1010 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42056 of 50,301 | #14543 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 5% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.4 vs 24.2).
- •Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •Sierra Vista Charter High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 40%).
- •Sierra Vista Charter High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 24.6).
- •Garden Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 166.
- •Garden Elementary is a public school while Sierra Vista Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garden Elementary better than Sierra Vista Charter High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garden Elementary and Sierra Vista Charter High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary: 689. Sierra Vista Charter High: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary and Sierra Vista Charter High rank in California?
Garden Elementary is 3856th of 5,693 and Sierra Vista Charter High is 1010th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).