Bill L. Williams Elementary vs Douglas J. Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill L. Williams Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
926 students
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
994 students
| Measure | Bill L. Williams Elementary Bakersfield, California | Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2591 of 5,693 | #2766 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32313 of 50,301 | #33962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 926 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 37.0).
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 80%).
- •Bill L. Williams Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 28.4).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary is the larger school with 994 students compared with 926.
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 Bill L. Williams Elementary better than Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bill L. Williams Elementary ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.0 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 Bill L. Williams Elementary and Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill L. Williams Elementary: 926. Douglas J. Miller Elementary: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill L. Williams Elementary and Douglas J. Miller Elementary rank in California?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is 2591st of 5,693 and Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 2766th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).