Chipman Junior High vs Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipman Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
813 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #3080 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #36725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 708 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 27.7).
- •Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 78.1%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.6).
- •Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is the larger school with 813 students compared with 708.
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 Chipman Junior High better than Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary ranks higher (32.8 vs 27.7 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 Chipman Junior High and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is 3080th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).