American Elementary vs Fruitvale Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
| Measure | American Elementary Bakersfield, California | Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 5,693 | #390 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12044 of 50,301 | #7185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 701 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 52.0).
- •American Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •American Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •American Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 72.6%).
- •American Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.1).
- •American Elementary is the larger school with 701 students compared with 693.
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 American Elementary better than Fruitvale Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), American Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 52.0 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 American Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Elementary: 701. Fruitvale Junior High: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High rank in California?
American Elementary is 879th of 5,693 and Fruitvale Junior High is 390th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).