Norris Middle vs Veterans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Veterans Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,002 students
| Measure | Norris Middle Bakersfield, California | Veterans Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,334 | #1040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6396 of 15,369 | #13933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 992 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 66% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 55.8).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 45%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Norris Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 38%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.4).
- •Veterans Elementary is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 992.
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 Veterans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary ranks higher (66.3 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 Veterans Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norris Middle: 992. Veterans Elementary: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norris Middle and Veterans Elementary rank in California?
Norris Middle is 346th of 1,334 and Veterans Elementary is 1040th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).