Emerson Middle vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle Bakersfield, California | Roosevelt Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 1,334 | #4382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15257 of 15,369 | #44859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 813 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 7.3).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.0).
- •Emerson Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 392.
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 Emerson Middle better than Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 7.3 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 Emerson Middle and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle: 813. Roosevelt Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Middle is 1316th of 1,334 and Roosevelt Elementary is 4382nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).