Curran Middle vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 371 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
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,334 | #63 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14351 of 15,369 | #1397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 973 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 75% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 16.5).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 17%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 36%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 87.4%).
- •Curran Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.9).
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 Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Valley Middle ranks higher (80.6 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 Pine Valley Middle?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curran Middle: 973. Pine Valley Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curran Middle and Pine Valley Middle rank in California?
Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 and Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).