Fairview Elementary vs Greenfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Greenfield Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Bakersfield, California | Greenfield Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4273 of 5,693 | #914 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44335 of 50,301 | #13486 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.8 vs 21.7).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.0).
- •Greenfield Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 552.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Greenfield Middle?
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 Fairview Elementary and Greenfield Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 552. Greenfield Middle: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Greenfield Middle rank in California?
Fairview Elementary is 4273rd of 5,693 and Greenfield Middle is 914th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).