Jaime Escalante Elementary vs Nueva Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jaime Escalante Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
453 students
Nueva Vista Elementary
Bell · Public elementary · Grades K–6
636 students
| Measure | Jaime Escalante Elementary Cudahy, California | Nueva Vista Elementary Bell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4187 of 5,693 | #3286 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43845 of 50,301 | #38226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 453 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| city | Cudahy | Bell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nueva Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 21.6).
- •Nueva Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Nueva Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Nueva Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 95.1%).
- •Jaime Escalante Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.2).
- •Nueva Vista Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 453.
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 Jaime Escalante Elementary better than Nueva Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nueva Vista Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 21.6 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 Jaime Escalante Elementary and Nueva Vista Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cudahy and Bell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jaime Escalante Elementary: 453. Nueva Vista Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jaime Escalante Elementary and Nueva Vista Elementary rank in California?
Jaime Escalante Elementary is 4187th of 5,693 and Nueva Vista Elementary is 3286th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).