Abraham Lincoln Jr. High vs Emerson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km 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
Emerson Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Jr. High Bakersfield, California | Emerson Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,334 | #1316 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13970 of 15,369 | #15257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 7% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 7.3).
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.0).
- •Emerson Middle is the larger school with 813 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 Emerson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln Jr. High ranks higher (18.8 vs 7.3 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 Emerson Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High: 527. Emerson Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Jr. High and Emerson Middle rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is 999th of 1,334 and Emerson Middle is 1316th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).