Panama Elementary vs Ridgeview High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 962 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panama Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
Ridgeview High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,575 students
| Measure | Panama Elementary Bakersfield, California | Ridgeview High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3046 of 5,693 | #805 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36460 of 50,301 | #13099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 876 | 2,575 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 2,575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 31.1).
- •Panama Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Ridgeview High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Ridgeview High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 80.4%).
- •Panama Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 27.1).
- •Ridgeview High is the larger school with 2,575 students compared with 876.
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 Panama Elementary better than Ridgeview High?
On the Success Index (US), Panama Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 31.1 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 Panama Elementary and Ridgeview High?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panama Elementary: 876. Ridgeview High: 2,575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panama Elementary and Ridgeview High rank in California?
Panama Elementary is 3046th of 5,693 and Ridgeview High is 805th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).