Orangewood Elementary vs Paul L. Cato Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
| Measure | Orangewood Elementary Bakersfield, California | Paul L. Cato Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3722 of 5,693 | #639 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #41233 of 50,301 | #11056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul L. Cato Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 25.8).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Orangewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.1).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle is the larger school with 694 students compared with 617.
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 Orangewood Elementary better than Paul L. Cato Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paul L. Cato Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 25.8 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 Orangewood Elementary and Paul L. Cato Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangewood Elementary: 617. Paul L. Cato Middle: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangewood Elementary and Paul L. Cato Middle rank in California?
Orangewood Elementary is 3722nd of 5,693 and Paul L. Cato Middle is 639th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).