Freedom Middle vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 348 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
Wilson Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Bakersfield, California | Wilson Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,334 | #1178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4752 of 15,369 | #14768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 712 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 13.5).
- •Freedom Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 95.6%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.9).
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 Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 13.5 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 Freedom Middle and Wilson Middle?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 712. Wilson Middle: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Wilson Middle rank in California?
Freedom Middle is 266th of 1,334 and Wilson Middle is 1178th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).