Chipman Junior High vs Henry Eissler Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 144 m 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
Henry Eissler Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Henry Eissler Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #3097 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #36854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 708 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 35% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Eissler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 27.7).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Henry Eissler Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.1).
- •Chipman Junior High is the larger school with 708 students compared with 529.
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 Henry Eissler Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Eissler Elementary ranks higher (32.6 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 Henry Eissler Elementary?
About 144 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Henry Eissler Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Henry Eissler Elementary rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Henry Eissler Elementary is 3097th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).