Hort Elementary vs Pioneer Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hort Elementary
Bakersfield ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
590 students
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
562 students
| Measure | Hort Elementary Bakersfield, California | Pioneer Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4601 of 5,693 | #5224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45967 of 50,301 | #48544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 590 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHort Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 12.9).
- โขHort Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- โขHort Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- โขHort Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 96.3%).
- โขPioneer Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.3).
- โขHort Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 562.
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 Hort Elementary better than Pioneer Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hort Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 12.9 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 Hort Elementary and Pioneer Drive Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hort Elementary: 590. Pioneer Drive Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hort Elementary and Pioneer Drive Elementary rank in California?
Hort Elementary is 4601st of 5,693 and Pioneer Drive Elementary is 5224th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).