Abraham Lincoln Jr. High vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 373 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
North Star Academy
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
527 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Jr. High Bakersfield, California | North Star Academy Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,334 | #23 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13970 of 15,369 | #808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 527 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 96% |
| city | Bakersfield | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 18.8).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (96% vs 25%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 39%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Jr. High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 26.4).
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 North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (84.6 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 North Star Academy?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High: 527. North Star Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Jr. High and North Star Academy rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is 999th of 1,334 and North Star Academy is 23rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).