Blaker-Kinser Junior High vs Walter White 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
Walter White Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
526 students
| Measure | Blaker-Kinser Junior High Ceres, California | Walter White Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,334 | #5385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14967 of 15,369 | #49115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 603 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.4 vs 11.3).
- •Walter White Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 91.1%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.9).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 526.
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 Walter White Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Walter White 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. Walter White Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Walter White Elementary rank in California?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High is 1232nd of 1,334 and Walter White Elementary is 5385th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).