Greenfield Middle vs Raffaello Palla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 801 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
Raffaello Palla Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Greenfield Middle Bakersfield, California | Raffaello Palla Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,334 | #3065 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13486 of 15,369 | #36621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 873 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 21.7).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.6%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.7).
- •Greenfield Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 770.
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 Greenfield Middle better than Raffaello Palla Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Raffaello Palla Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 21.7 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 Greenfield Middle and Raffaello Palla Elementary?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Middle: 873. Raffaello Palla Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Middle and Raffaello Palla Elementary rank in California?
Greenfield Middle is 914th of 1,334 and Raffaello Palla Elementary is 3065th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).