Fred L. Thompson Junior High vs Louise Sandrini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 679 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students
Louise Sandrini Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
604 students
| Measure | Fred L. Thompson Junior High Bakersfield, California | Louise Sandrini Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,334 | #3574 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13633 of 15,369 | #40336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 714 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louise Sandrini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 20.8).
- •Louise Sandrini Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Louise Sandrini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 91.9%).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.2).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High is the larger school with 714 students compared with 604.
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 Fred L. Thompson Junior High better than Louise Sandrini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Louise Sandrini Elementary ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.8 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 Fred L. Thompson Junior High and Louise Sandrini Elementary?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High: 714. Louise Sandrini Elementary: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred L. Thompson Junior High and Louise Sandrini Elementary rank in California?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is 943rd of 1,334 and Louise Sandrini Elementary is 3574th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).