Big Bear Middle vs Edison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
Edison Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
489 students
| Measure | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California | Edison Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,334 | #972 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,369 | #13790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Big Bear Lake | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 19.9).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 88.1%).
- •Edison Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.3).
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 Big Bear Middle better than Edison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear Middle ranks higher (23.5 vs 19.9 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 Big Bear Middle and Edison Middle?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Big Bear Lake and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear Middle: 489. Edison Middle: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear Middle and Edison Middle rank in California?
Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 and Edison Middle is 972nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).