Mt. Vernon Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California | Sierra Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5448 of 5,693 | #1264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49361 of 50,301 | #15113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.4 vs 9.8).
- •Sierra Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 96.4%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.9).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 614.
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 Mt. Vernon Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt. Vernon Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. Sierra Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 1264th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).