Pioneer Drive Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Pioneer Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California | Sierra Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5224 of 5,693 | #1264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48544 of 50,301 | #15113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 562 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 9.8).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 96.4%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.9).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 562.
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 Pioneer Drive Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Drive Elementary ranks higher (12.9 vs 9.8 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 Pioneer Drive Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Drive Elementary: 562. Sierra Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Drive Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Pioneer Drive Elementary is 5224th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 1264th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).