Beardsley Elementary vs Birney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardsley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, California | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5649 of 5,693 | #291 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50048 of 50,301 | #5067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 82% |
| city | Bakersfield | Redondo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 6.8).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 13%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 18%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Beardsley Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 27.0).
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 Beardsley Elementary better than Birney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 6.8 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 Beardsley Elementary and Birney Elementary?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Redondo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley Elementary: 432. Birney Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley Elementary and Birney Elementary rank in California?
Beardsley Elementary is 5649th of 5,693 and Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).