Lamont Elementary vs Mountain View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamont Elementary
Lamont · Public elementary · Grades K–3
586 students
Mountain View Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students
| Measure | Lamont Elementary Lamont, California | Mountain View Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4609 of 5,693 | #927 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46012 of 50,301 | #13535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 586 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Lamont | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 18.1).
- •Lamont Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Lamont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 80.8%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.9).
- •Mountain View Middle is the larger school with 594 students compared with 586.
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 Lamont Elementary better than Mountain View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle ranks higher (21.5 vs 18.1 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 Lamont Elementary and Mountain View Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lamont and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamont Elementary: 586. Mountain View Middle: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamont Elementary and Mountain View Middle rank in California?
Lamont Elementary is 4609th of 5,693 and Mountain View Middle is 927th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).