Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Amy B. Seibert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amy B. Seibert Elementary serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amy B. Seibert Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy B. Seibert Elementary School's ranking?
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amy B. Seibert Elementary School?
628 students attend Amy B. Seibert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Amy B. Seibert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amy B. Seibert Elementary School?
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amy B. Seibert Elementary School offer ?
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Amy B. Seibert Elementary School part of?
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is pretty cool we do; track,create class t shirts,coler day and also asnack shop every month,partys and we have lunch herpers. the bad things are the bathrooms are usauly dirty,a wierd yard duty ladiesthay have a huge table on the side the cafateria that has cloths on the ground ans scattered and no one picks it up, and when people come to visit thay see thirty or less kids on detenten on the bench.but thay have good teachers
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