East Whittier Middle vs Stonecreek Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Whittier Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students
Stonecreek Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
986 students
| Measure | East Whittier Middle Whittier, California | Stonecreek Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,334 | #689 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7975 of 15,369 | #11605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 985 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| city | Whittier | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Whittier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 31.6).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •East Whittier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 81.8%).
- •Stonecreek Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.4).
- •Stonecreek Junior High is the larger school with 986 students compared with 985.
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 East Whittier Middle better than Stonecreek Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), East Whittier Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 31.6 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 East Whittier Middle and Stonecreek Junior High?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Whittier Middle: 985. Stonecreek Junior High: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Whittier Middle and Stonecreek Junior High rank in California?
East Whittier Middle is 440th of 1,334 and Stonecreek Junior High is 689th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).