Douglas J. Miller Elementary vs Esencia
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
994 students
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students
| Measure | Douglas J. Miller Elementary Bakersfield, California | Esencia Rancho Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2766 of 5,693 | #768 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33962 of 50,301 | #10581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 994 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| city | Bakersfield | Rancho Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esencia scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 37.0).
- •Esencia does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Esencia does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Esencia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 80%).
- •Esencia does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 28.4).
- •Esencia is the larger school with 996 students compared with 994.
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 Douglas J. Miller Elementary better than Esencia?
On the Success Index (US), Esencia ranks higher (71.0 vs 37.0 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 Douglas J. Miller Elementary and Esencia?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Rancho Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary: 994. Esencia: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas J. Miller Elementary and Esencia rank in California?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 2766th of 5,693 and Esencia is 768th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).