Curran Middle vs Evergreen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Evergreen Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students
| Measure | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California | Evergreen Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,334 | #4850 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14351 of 15,369 | #47118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 973 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.5 vs 16.0).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Curran Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Curran Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 96.8%).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.6).
- •Curran Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 660.
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 Curran Middle better than Evergreen Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Curran Middle and Evergreen Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curran Middle: 973. Evergreen Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curran Middle and Evergreen Elementary rank in California?
Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 and Evergreen Elementary is 4850th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).