Columbia Elementary vs Fruitvale Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Bakersfield, California | Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2355 of 5,693 | #390 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30276 of 50,301 | #7185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 601 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 42.5).
- •Fruitvale Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Fruitvale Junior High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.1).
- •Fruitvale Junior High is the larger school with 693 students compared with 601.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Fruitvale Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitvale Junior High ranks higher (52.0 vs 42.5 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 Columbia Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 601. Fruitvale Junior High: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 2355th of 5,693 and Fruitvale Junior High is 390th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).