Almondale Elementary vs Norris Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almondale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
Norris Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
992 students
| Measure | Almondale Elementary Bakersfield, California | Norris Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1255 of 5,693 | #346 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16768 of 50,301 | #6396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 631 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 55.8).
- •Almondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Almondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Norris Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 45%).
- •Almondale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.4).
- •Norris Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 631.
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 Almondale Elementary better than Norris Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Almondale Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 55.8 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 Almondale Elementary and Norris Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almondale Elementary: 631. Norris Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almondale Elementary and Norris Middle rank in California?
Almondale Elementary is 1255th of 5,693 and Norris Middle is 346th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).