Edison Middle vs Orangewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
489 students
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students
| Measure | Edison Middle Bakersfield, California | Orangewood Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #972 of 1,334 | #3722 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13790 of 15,369 | #41233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 489 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 19.9).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 88.1%).
- •Edison Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.0).
- •Orangewood Elementary is the larger school with 617 students compared with 489.
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 Edison Middle better than Orangewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orangewood Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 19.9 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 Edison Middle and Orangewood Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle: 489. Orangewood Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle and Orangewood Elementary rank in California?
Edison Middle is 972nd of 1,334 and Orangewood Elementary is 3722nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).