Donald E. Suburu vs Douglas J. Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald E. Suburu
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
803 students
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
994 students
| Measure | Donald E. Suburu Bakersfield, California | Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2718 of 5,693 | #2766 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33489 of 50,301 | #33962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 803 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 28.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.7 vs 37.0).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Donald E. Suburu does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 80%).
- •Donald E. Suburu does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 28.4).
- •Douglas J. Miller Elementary is the larger school with 994 students compared with 803.
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 Donald E. Suburu better than Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
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 Donald E. Suburu and Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald E. Suburu: 803. Douglas J. Miller Elementary: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald E. Suburu and Douglas J. Miller Elementary rank in California?
Donald E. Suburu is 2718th of 5,693 and Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 2766th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).