Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Paul L. Cato Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
621 students
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bakersfield, California | Paul L. Cato Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 5,693 | #639 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17570 of 50,301 | #11056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 26% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 34.1).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 26%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 65.7%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.1).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle is the larger school with 694 students compared with 621.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary better than Paul L. Cato Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 34.1 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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Paul L. Cato Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 621. Paul L. Cato Middle: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Paul L. Cato Middle rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 1316th of 5,693 and Paul L. Cato Middle is 639th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).