Abraham Lincoln Jr. High vs Bessie E. Owens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
527 students
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Jr. High Bakersfield, California | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,334 | #3391 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13970 of 15,369 | #38977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 527 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 18.8).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.7).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 527.
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 Abraham Lincoln Jr. High better than Bessie E. Owens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie E. Owens Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 18.8 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 Abraham Lincoln Jr. High and Bessie E. Owens Elementary?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High: 527. Bessie E. Owens Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Jr. High and Bessie E. Owens Elementary rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is 999th of 1,334 and Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 3391st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).