Norris Middle vs Olive Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norris Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
992 students
Olive Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students
| Measure | Norris Middle Bakersfield, California | Olive Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,334 | #1607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6396 of 15,369 | #21180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 992 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.8 vs 55.7).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Norris Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 33.8%).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.4).
- •Norris Middle is the larger school with 992 students compared with 797.
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 Norris Middle better than Olive Drive Elementary?
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 Norris Middle and Olive Drive Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norris Middle: 992. Olive Drive Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norris Middle and Olive Drive Elementary rank in California?
Norris Middle is 346th of 1,334 and Olive Drive Elementary is 1607th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).