Ruth O. Harris Middle vs Walter Zimmerman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth O. Harris Middle
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
562 students
Walter Zimmerman Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
| Measure | Ruth O. Harris Middle Bloomington, California | Walter Zimmerman Elementary Bloomington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1100 of 1,334 | #3929 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14477 of 15,369 | #42469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 562 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 31% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 15.7).
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Walter Zimmerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Ruth O. Harris Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 92%).
- •Ruth O. Harris Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.3).
- •Ruth O. Harris Middle is the larger school with 562 students compared with 512.
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 Ruth O. Harris Middle better than Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Zimmerman Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 15.7 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 Ruth O. Harris Middle and Walter Zimmerman Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth O. Harris Middle: 562. Walter Zimmerman Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth O. Harris Middle and Walter Zimmerman Elementary rank in California?
Ruth O. Harris Middle is 1100th of 1,334 and Walter Zimmerman Elementary is 3929th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).