Harding Elementary vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California | Mark Twain Elementary Lynwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3462 of 5,693 | #3758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39521 of 50,301 | #41458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Bakersfield | Lynwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 25.4).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 92.8%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.7).
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 Harding Elementary better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 25.4 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 Harding Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Lynwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary: 542. Mark Twain Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary rank in California?
Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 and Mark Twain Elementary is 3758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).