Horace Mann Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 799 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
870 students
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary Bakersfield, California | Sierra Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4859 of 5,693 | #1264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47187 of 50,301 | #15113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 870 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 9.8).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 96.4%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.8).
- •Horace Mann Elementary is the larger school with 870 students compared with 731.
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 Horace Mann Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (15.9 vs 9.8 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 Horace Mann Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 870. Sierra Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 4859th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 1264th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).