Bloomington High vs Walter Zimmerman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington High
Bloomington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
Walter Zimmerman Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
| Measure | Bloomington High Bloomington, California | Walter Zimmerman Elementary Bloomington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1141 of 1,343 | #3929 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15479 of 16,910 | #42469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,794 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.8).
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Bloomington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 92%).
- •Bloomington High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.3).
- •Bloomington High is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 512.
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 Bloomington High better than Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Zimmerman Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.8 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 Bloomington High and Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington High: 1,794. Walter Zimmerman Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington High and Walter Zimmerman Elementary rank in California?
Bloomington High is 1141st of 1,343 and Walter Zimmerman Elementary is 3929th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).