Myrtle Avenue Elementary vs Sunset
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Lamont · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
Sunset
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Myrtle Avenue Elementary Lamont, California | Sunset Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,334 | #1307 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13273 of 15,369 | #15231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 422 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | Lamont | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 7.9).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 100%).
- •Sunset does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.1).
- •Myrtle Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 302.
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 Myrtle Avenue Elementary better than Sunset?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 7.9 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 Myrtle Avenue Elementary and Sunset?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lamont and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary: 422. Sunset: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myrtle Avenue Elementary and Sunset rank in California?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary is 887th of 1,334 and Sunset is 1307th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).