Carmenita Middle vs Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmenita Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
639 students
Washington Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Carmenita Middle Cerritos, California | Washington Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,334 | #1272 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2535 of 15,369 | #15132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 12% |
| city | Cerritos | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmenita Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 9.6).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 12%).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 26%).
- •Carmenita Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 91.1%).
- •Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.6).
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 Carmenita Middle better than Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carmenita Middle ranks higher (74.0 vs 9.6 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 Carmenita Middle and Washington Middle?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmenita Middle: 639. Washington Middle: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmenita Middle and Washington Middle rank in California?
Carmenita Middle is 144th of 1,334 and Washington Middle is 1272nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).