Beardsley Junior High vs San Lauren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardsley Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
383 students
San Lauren Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
| Measure | Beardsley Junior High Bakersfield, California | San Lauren Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 1,334 | #4259 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12597 of 15,369 | #44241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 383 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beardsley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 21.0).
- •San Lauren Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Beardsley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •San Lauren Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Beardsley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.9).
- •San Lauren Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 383.
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 Junior High better than San Lauren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beardsley Junior High ranks higher (26.4 vs 21.0 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 Junior High and San Lauren Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley Junior High: 383. San Lauren Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley Junior High and San Lauren Elementary rank in California?
Beardsley Junior High is 803rd of 1,334 and San Lauren Elementary is 4259th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).