Caroline Harris Elementary vs Curran Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Harris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
587 students
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Caroline Harris Elementary Bakersfield, California | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4481 of 5,693 | #1071 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45386 of 50,301 | #14351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caroline Harris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.5).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Curran Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
- •Curran Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 587.
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 Caroline Harris Elementary better than Curran Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Caroline Harris Elementary ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.5 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 Caroline Harris Elementary and Curran Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline Harris Elementary: 587. Curran Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline Harris Elementary and Curran Middle rank in California?
Caroline Harris Elementary is 4481st of 5,693 and Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).