Berkshire Elementary vs Douglas J. Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkshire Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
932 students
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
994 students
| Measure | Berkshire Elementary Bakersfield, California | Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3271 of 5,693 | #2766 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38126 of 50,301 | #33962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 932 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 30.6).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 85.1%).
- •Berkshire Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 28.4).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary is the larger school with 994 students compared with 932.
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 Berkshire Elementary better than Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas J. Miller Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 30.6 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 Berkshire Elementary and Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkshire Elementary: 932. Douglas J. Miller Elementary: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkshire Elementary and Douglas J. Miller Elementary rank in California?
Berkshire Elementary is 3271st of 5,693 and Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 2766th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).