Fred L. Thompson Junior High vs Tierra del Sol Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 338 km 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
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Fred L. Thompson Junior High Bakersfield, California | Tierra del Sol Middle Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,334 | #577 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13633 of 15,369 | #9980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 714 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Bakersfield | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra del Sol Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 20.8).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Tierra del Sol Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 91.6%).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.8).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High is the larger school with 714 students compared with 713.
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 Tierra del Sol Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra del Sol Middle ranks higher (39.3 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 Tierra del Sol Middle?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High: 714. Tierra del Sol Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred L. Thompson Junior High and Tierra del Sol Middle rank in California?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is 943rd of 1,334 and Tierra del Sol Middle is 577th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).