Curran Middle vs Stine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Stine Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
| Measure | Curran Middle Bakersfield, California | Stine Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,334 | #5334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14351 of 15,369 | #48943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 973 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curran Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 11.8).
- •Curran Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Curran Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Curran Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 93.5%).
- •Curran Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.7).
- •Curran Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 615.
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 Stine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Curran Middle ranks higher (16.5 vs 11.8 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 Stine Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curran Middle: 973. Stine Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curran Middle and Stine Elementary rank in California?
Curran Middle is 1071st of 1,334 and Stine Elementary is 5334th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).