Bear Creek Elementary School vs Mount Vernon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Mount Vernon Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Mount Vernon Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1705 of 2,187 | #1288 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29245 of 50,301 | #21817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 44.0).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 73%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 237.
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 Bear Creek Elementary School better than Mount Vernon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 44.0 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 Bear Creek Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 237. Mount Vernon Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 1705th of 2,187 and Mount Vernon Elementary School is 1288th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).