Kern Workforce 2000 Academy vs Quailwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Bakersfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
491 students
Quailwood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
| Measure | Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Bakersfield, California | Quailwood Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 1,343 | #2605 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15666 of 16,910 | #32519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 491 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 43% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quailwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 17.6).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 0.5%).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •Quailwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 89%).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 21.6).
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is the larger school with 491 students compared with 345.
- •Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is a charter school while Quailwood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kern Workforce 2000 Academy better than Quailwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quailwood Elementary ranks higher (39.2 vs 17.6 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 Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Quailwood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy: 491. Quailwood Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kern Workforce 2000 Academy and Quailwood Elementary rank in California?
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy is 1177th of 1,343 and Quailwood Elementary is 2605th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).