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Earlimart Elementary School vs. Buena Vista Elementary School

Should you attend Earlimart Elementary School or Buena Vista Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Earlimart Elementary School
192 South Church Rd.
Earlimart, CA 93219
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Buena Vista Elementary School
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Earlimart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Earlimart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 720 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
494 students
720 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Earlimart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Earlimart Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Vista Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Earlimart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Earlimart Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Earlimart Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8706 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2094 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Earlimart Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Earlimart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Earlimart Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Earlimart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Earlimart Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Earlimart Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena Vista Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
93
113
Grade 1 Students
92
76
Grade 2 Students
74
111
Grade 3 Students
83
96
Grade 4 Students
77
103
Grade 5 Students
75
97
Grade 6 Students
-
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Earlimart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Earlimart Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Earlimart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Earlimart Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Earlimart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Earlimart Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Earlimart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Earlimart Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Earlimart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Earlimart Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Earlimart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Earlimart Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Earlimart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Earlimart Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Earlimart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Earlimart Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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