Ramon Garza Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 207 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramon Garza Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Ramon Garza Elementary Bakersfield, California | Sierra Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5266 of 5,693 | #1264 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48695 of 50,301 | #15113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramon Garza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 9.8).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 96.4%).
- •Ramon Garza Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.9).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 658.
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 Ramon Garza Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ramon Garza Elementary ranks higher (12.5 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 Ramon Garza Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramon Garza Elementary: 658. Sierra Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramon Garza Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in California?
Ramon Garza Elementary is 5266th of 5,693 and Sierra Middle is 1264th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).