Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Tevis Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Tevis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
807 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Bakersfield, California | Tevis Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2681 of 5,693 | #602 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33137 of 50,301 | #10440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 524 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 37.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 77.9%).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.8).
- •Tevis Junior High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 524.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Tevis Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 37.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Tevis Junior High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 524. Tevis Junior High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Tevis Junior High rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2681st of 5,693 and Tevis Junior High is 602nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).