Adaline E. Kent Middle vs Big Bear Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 654 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adaline E. Kent Middle
Kentfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
488 students
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
| Measure | Adaline E. Kent Middle Kentfield, California | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,334 | #867 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #857 of 15,369 | #13112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 22% |
| city | Kentfield | Big Bear Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adaline E. Kent Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 23.5).
- •Adaline E. Kent Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 22%).
- •Adaline E. Kent Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Adaline E. Kent Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Adaline E. Kent Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.3).
- •Big Bear Middle is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
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 Adaline E. Kent Middle better than Big Bear Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Adaline E. Kent Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 23.5 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 Adaline E. Kent Middle and Big Bear Middle?
About 654 km in a straight line, between Kentfield and Big Bear Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adaline E. Kent Middle: 488. Big Bear Middle: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adaline E. Kent Middle and Big Bear Middle rank in California?
Adaline E. Kent Middle is 25th of 1,334 and Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).