Baird Middle vs Gibson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baird Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 5–8
571 students
Gibson Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
| Measure | Baird Middle Fresno, California | Gibson Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,334 | #2492 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5386 of 15,369 | #31585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 571 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baird Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 40.5).
- •Baird Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Baird Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Baird Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 62.3%).
- •Gibson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.4).
- •Baird Middle is the larger school with 571 students compared with 358.
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 Baird Middle better than Gibson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baird Middle ranks higher (60.4 vs 40.5 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 Baird Middle and Gibson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baird Middle: 571. Gibson Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baird Middle and Gibson Elementary rank in California?
Baird Middle is 302nd of 1,334 and Gibson Elementary is 2492nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).