Chipman Junior High vs Lake Center Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 180 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
Lake Center Middle
Santa Fe Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #576 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #9969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Bakersfield | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Center Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 27.7).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 80.1%).
- •Lake Center Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.1).
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 Lake Center Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Center Middle ranks higher (39.3 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 Lake Center Middle?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Lake Center Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Lake Center Middle rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Lake Center Middle is 576th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).