Curtis Middle vs Fern Bacon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 616 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Middle
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
Fern Bacon Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
| Measure | Curtis Middle San Bernardino, California | Fern Bacon Middle Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1106 of 1,334 | #1006 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14507 of 15,369 | #14002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 679 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | San Bernardino | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Bacon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 15.4).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Curtis Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.4).
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 Curtis Middle better than Fern Bacon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Bacon Middle ranks higher (18.6 vs 15.4 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 Curtis Middle and Fern Bacon Middle?
About 616 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Middle: 679. Fern Bacon Middle: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Middle and Fern Bacon Middle rank in California?
Curtis Middle is 1106th of 1,334 and Fern Bacon Middle is 1006th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).