For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Buena Vista Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Buena Vista Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
180 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buena Vista Elementary School District, which is ranked #1072 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1035 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 1998–2009. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,267 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,294 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,267
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,294
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Buena Vista Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District is ranked #1072 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista Elementary School District?
73% of Buena Vista Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buena Vista Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,294 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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