Fairfax Junior High vs Pioneer Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km 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
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
| Measure | Fairfax Junior High Bakersfield, California | Pioneer Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,334 | #5224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14854 of 15,369 | #48544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 609 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97.2%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.1).
- •Fairfax Junior High is the larger school with 609 students compared with 562.
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 Pioneer Drive Elementary?
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 Pioneer Drive Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Junior High: 609. Pioneer Drive Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Junior High and Pioneer Drive Elementary rank in California?
Fairfax Junior High is 1204th of 1,334 and Pioneer Drive Elementary is 5224th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).