Horizon Elementary vs McKee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
McKee Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Bakersfield, California | McKee Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4020 of 5,693 | #730 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42945 of 50,301 | #11987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 845 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 23.0).
- •McKee Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •McKee Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •McKee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 93.8%).
- •McKee Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.5).
- •McKee Middle is the larger school with 869 students compared with 845.
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 Horizon Elementary better than McKee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McKee Middle ranks higher (29.7 vs 23.0 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 Horizon Elementary and McKee Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 845. McKee Middle: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and McKee Middle rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 4020th of 5,693 and McKee Middle is 730th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).