Blaker-Kinser Junior High vs Caswell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
603 students
Caswell Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students
| Measure | Blaker-Kinser Junior High Ceres, California | Caswell Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,334 | #5637 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14967 of 15,369 | #49996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 603 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 7.2).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Caswell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90.4%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.1).
- •Caswell Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 603.
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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High better than Caswell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blaker-Kinser Junior High ranks higher (11.4 vs 7.2 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 Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Caswell Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High: 603. Caswell Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Caswell Elementary rank in California?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High is 1232nd of 1,334 and Caswell Elementary is 5637th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).