Fairfax Junior High vs Shirley Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 463 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
Shirley Lane Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
617 students
| Measure | Fairfax Junior High Bakersfield, California | Shirley Lane Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,334 | #4780 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14854 of 15,369 | #46836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 609 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 12.5).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Fairfax Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.0).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary is the larger school with 617 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 Shirley Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Lane Elementary ranks higher (16.6 vs 12.5 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 Fairfax Junior High and Shirley Lane Elementary?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Junior High: 609. Shirley Lane Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Junior High and Shirley Lane Elementary rank in California?
Fairfax Junior High is 1204th of 1,334 and Shirley Lane Elementary is 4780th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).