Beardsley Elementary vs Standard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Standard Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, California | Standard Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5649 of 5,693 | #1292 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50048 of 50,301 | #15190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 9% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.7 vs 6.8).
- •Beardsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 9%).
- •Standard Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Standard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Standard Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.6).
- •Standard Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 432.
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 Standard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Standard Middle ranks higher (8.7 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 Standard Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley Elementary: 432. Standard Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley Elementary and Standard Middle rank in California?
Beardsley Elementary is 5649th of 5,693 and Standard Middle is 1292nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).