Curran Middle vs Munsey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 479 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Munsey Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
663 students
| Measure | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California | Munsey Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,334 | #4674 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14351 of 15,369 | #46342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 973 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Munsey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 16.5).
- •Munsey Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Curran Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Munsey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.4%).
- •Munsey Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.6).
- •Curran Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 663.
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 Munsey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Munsey Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 16.5 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 Curran Middle and Munsey Elementary?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curran Middle: 973. Munsey Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curran Middle and Munsey Elementary rank in California?
Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 and Munsey Elementary is 4674th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).