Denman (James) Middle vs Tevis Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 401 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denman (James) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Tevis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
807 students
| Measure | Denman (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Tevis Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,334 | #602 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11352 of 15,369 | #10440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 807 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tevis Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 32.7).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Denman (James) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Denman (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.2).
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 Denman (James) Middle better than Tevis Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Tevis Junior High ranks higher (37.1 vs 32.7 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 Denman (James) Middle and Tevis Junior High?
About 401 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denman (James) Middle: 807. Tevis Junior High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denman (James) Middle and Tevis Junior High rank in California?
Denman (James) Middle is 665th of 1,334 and Tevis Junior High is 602nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).