Mountain View Middle vs Myrtle Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
594 students
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Lamont · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
| Measure | Mountain View Middle Bakersfield, California | Myrtle Avenue Elementary Lamont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 1,334 | #887 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13535 of 15,369 | #13273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 594 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Bakersfield | Lamont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 21.5).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 80.8%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.1).
- •Mountain View Middle is the larger school with 594 students compared with 422.
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 Mountain View Middle better than Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 21.5 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 Mountain View Middle and Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Lamont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Middle: 594. Myrtle Avenue Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Middle and Myrtle Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Mountain View Middle is 927th of 1,334 and Myrtle Avenue Elementary is 887th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).