Emerson Middle vs Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 166 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
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle Bakersfield, California | Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 1,334 | #1279 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15257 of 15,369 | #15158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 813 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 11% |
| city | Bakersfield | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.2 vs 7.3).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 95.6%).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.0).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 813.
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 Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle ranks higher (9.2 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 Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle: 813. Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle rank in California?
Emerson Middle is 1316th of 1,334 and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 1279th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).