Baird Middle vs Tenaya Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Tenaya Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Baird Middle Fresno, California | Tenaya Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,334 | #766 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5386 of 15,369 | #12327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 571 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baird Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 27.9).
- •Baird Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Baird Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Baird Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 71.8%).
- •Tenaya Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Tenaya Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 571.
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 Tenaya Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baird Middle ranks higher (60.4 vs 27.9 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 Tenaya Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baird Middle: 571. Tenaya Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baird Middle and Tenaya Middle rank in California?
Baird Middle is 302nd of 1,334 and Tenaya Middle is 766th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).