College Heights Elementary vs Juniper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Heights Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students
Juniper Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students
| Measure | College Heights Elementary Bakersfield, California | Juniper Elementary Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5429 of 5,693 | #4225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49297 of 50,301 | #44100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 761 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 29% |
| city | Bakersfield | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juniper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 10.6).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 13%).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 94.7%).
- •College Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.5).
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 College Heights Elementary better than Juniper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Juniper Elementary ranks higher (21.2 vs 10.6 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 College Heights Elementary and Juniper Elementary?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Heights Elementary: 761. Juniper Elementary: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Heights Elementary and Juniper Elementary rank in California?
College Heights Elementary is 5429th of 5,693 and Juniper Elementary is 4225th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).