Baldwin Lane Elementary vs Big Bear Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Lane Elementary
Big Bear City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
| Measure | Baldwin Lane Elementary Big Bear City, California | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3299 of 5,693 | #867 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38304 of 50,301 | #13112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Big Bear City | Big Bear Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 23.5).
- •Baldwin Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Baldwin Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.7).
- •Big Bear Middle is the larger school with 489 students compared with 445.
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 Baldwin Lane Elementary better than Big Bear Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin Lane Elementary ranks higher (30.3 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 Baldwin Lane Elementary and Big Bear Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Lane Elementary: 445. Big Bear Middle: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Lane Elementary and Big Bear Middle rank in California?
Baldwin Lane Elementary is 3299th of 5,693 and Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).