Mt. Vernon Elementary vs Ramon Garza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students
Ramon Garza Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California | Ramon Garza Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5448 of 5,693 | #5266 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49361 of 50,301 | #48695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramon Garza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 10.4).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 95.9%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.6).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary is the larger school with 658 students compared with 614.
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 Mt. Vernon Elementary better than Ramon Garza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ramon Garza Elementary ranks higher (12.5 vs 10.4 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 Mt. Vernon Elementary and Ramon Garza Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. Ramon Garza Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Elementary and Ramon Garza Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 and Ramon Garza Elementary is 5266th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).