Mira Monte High vs Mountain View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Monte High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students
Mountain View Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students
| Measure | Mira Monte High Bakersfield, California | Mountain View Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,343 | #927 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16460 of 16,910 | #13535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,048 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 11.8).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 94.7%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.4).
- •Mira Monte High is the larger school with 2,048 students compared with 594.
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 Mira Monte High better than Mountain View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle ranks higher (21.5 vs 11.8 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 Mira Monte High and Mountain View Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Monte High: 2,048. Mountain View Middle: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Monte High and Mountain View Middle rank in California?
Mira Monte High is 1294th of 1,343 and Mountain View Middle is 927th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).