Haven Drive Middle vs Sunset
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haven Drive Middle
Arvin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
Sunset
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Haven Drive Middle Arvin, California | Sunset Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,334 | #1307 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13843 of 15,369 | #15231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 612 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Arvin | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haven Drive Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 7.9).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 100%).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.1).
- •Haven Drive Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 302.
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 Haven Drive Middle better than Sunset?
On the Success Index (US), Haven Drive Middle ranks higher (19.6 vs 7.9 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 Haven Drive Middle and Sunset?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haven Drive Middle: 612. Sunset: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haven Drive Middle and Sunset rank in California?
Haven Drive Middle is 979th of 1,334 and Sunset is 1307th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).