Norris Middle vs Presidio Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 400 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
Presidio Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Norris Middle Bakersfield, California | Presidio Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,334 | #169 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6396 of 15,369 | #3072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 992 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Presidio Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 55.8).
- •Presidio Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Presidio Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Norris Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 40.1%).
- •Presidio Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.4).
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 Presidio Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Presidio Middle ranks higher (71.3 vs 55.8 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 Norris Middle and Presidio Middle?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norris Middle: 992. Presidio Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norris Middle and Presidio Middle rank in California?
Norris Middle is 346th of 1,334 and Presidio Middle is 169th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).