Bear River vs Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 457 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Kermit McKenzie Intermediate
Guadalupe · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | Kermit McKenzie Intermediate Guadalupe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #1211 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #14883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 585 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| city | Wheatland | Guadalupe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 12.2).
- •Bear River does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Bear River does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Bear River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Kermit McKenzie Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.9).
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 Bear River better than Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River ranks higher (45.2 vs 12.2 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 Bear River and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Wheatland and Guadalupe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. Kermit McKenzie Intermediate: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and Kermit McKenzie Intermediate is 1211th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).