Mt. Vernon Elementary vs Virginia Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Virginia Avenue Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California | Virginia Avenue Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5448 of 5,693 | #5307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49361 of 50,301 | #48854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 614 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 10.4).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.2).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 644 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 Virginia Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Avenue Elementary ranks higher (12.1 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 Virginia Avenue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. Virginia Avenue Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Elementary and Virginia Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 and Virginia Avenue Elementary is 5307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).