Fairfax Junior High vs Mira Monte High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 409 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
609 students
Mira Monte High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students
| Measure | Fairfax Junior High Bakersfield, California | Mira Monte High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,334 | #1294 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14854 of 15,369 | #16460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 2,048 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 2,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.5 vs 11.8).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Mira Monte High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Mira Monte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.4).
- •Mira Monte High is the larger school with 2,048 students compared with 609.
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 Fairfax Junior High better than Mira Monte High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfax Junior High and Mira Monte High?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Junior High: 609. Mira Monte High: 2,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Junior High and Mira Monte High rank in California?
Fairfax Junior High is 1204th of 1,334 and Mira Monte High is 1294th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).