Bessie E. Owens Elementary vs Emerson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
Emerson Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, California | Emerson Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3391 of 5,693 | #1316 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38977 of 50,301 | #15257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 867 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 7.3).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 90.2%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.0).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 813.
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 Bessie E. Owens Elementary better than Emerson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie E. Owens Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 7.3 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 Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Emerson Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary: 867. Emerson Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Emerson Middle rank in California?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 3391st of 5,693 and Emerson Middle is 1316th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).