Discovery Elementary vs Fruitvale Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Bakersfield, California | Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1800 of 5,693 | #390 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24042 of 50,301 | #7185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 706 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.6 vs 52.0).
- •Fruitvale Junior High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 72.6%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.1).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 706 students compared with 693.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Fruitvale Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 706. Fruitvale Junior High: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Fruitvale Junior High rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 1800th of 5,693 and Fruitvale Junior High is 390th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).