Shirley Lane Elementary vs Virginia Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Lane Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
617 students
Virginia Avenue Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
| Measure | Shirley Lane Elementary Bakersfield, California | Virginia Avenue Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4780 of 5,693 | #5307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46836 of 50,301 | #48854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 617 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 12.1).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Shirley Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.2).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 644 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 Shirley Lane Elementary better than Virginia Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Lane Elementary ranks higher (16.6 vs 12.1 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 Shirley Lane Elementary and Virginia Avenue Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirley Lane Elementary: 617. Virginia Avenue Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirley Lane Elementary and Virginia Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Shirley Lane Elementary is 4780th of 5,693 and Virginia Avenue Elementary is 5307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).