Freedom Middle vs Norris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
712 students
Norris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Bakersfield, California | Norris Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,334 | #1671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4752 of 15,369 | #22087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 712 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 54.4).
- •Freedom Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 38.6%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.3).
- •Norris Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 712.
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 Freedom Middle better than Norris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.4 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 Freedom Middle and Norris Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 712. Norris Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Norris Elementary rank in California?
Freedom Middle is 266th of 1,334 and Norris Elementary is 1671st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).