Fruitvale Junior High vs Niguel Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Junior High Bakersfield, California | Niguel Hills Middle Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 1,334 | #248 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7185 of 15,369 | #4499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| city | Bakersfield | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niguel Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 52.0).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 72.6%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
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 Fruitvale Junior High better than Niguel Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Niguel Hills Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 52.0 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 Fruitvale Junior High and Niguel Hills Middle?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Junior High: 693. Niguel Hills Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Junior High and Niguel Hills Middle rank in California?
Fruitvale Junior High is 390th of 1,334 and Niguel Hills Middle is 248th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).