Chipman Junior High vs Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 419 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
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | Chipman Junior High Bakersfield, California | Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,334 | #438 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12344 of 15,369 | #7945 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% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 27.7).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 26%).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 66.2%).
- •Chipman Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.4).
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 Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle ranks higher (48.6 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 Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle?
About 419 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman Junior High: 708. Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman Junior High and Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle rank in California?
Chipman Junior High is 769th of 1,334 and Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle is 438th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).