Hort Elementary vs Walter Stiern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hort Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
| Measure | Hort Elementary Bakersfield, California | Walter Stiern Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4601 of 5,693 | #1093 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45967 of 50,301 | #14445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hort Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 16.0).
- •Hort Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Hort Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Walter Stiern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Hort Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.7).
- •Walter Stiern Middle is the larger school with 891 students compared with 590.
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 Walter Stiern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hort Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 16.0 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 Hort Elementary and Walter Stiern Middle?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hort Elementary: 590. Walter Stiern Middle: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hort Elementary and Walter Stiern Middle rank in California?
Hort Elementary is 4601st of 5,693 and Walter Stiern Middle is 1093rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).