Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beardsley 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beardsley Elementary serves the southern part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beardsley Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Beardsley 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 Beardsley Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#9118 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beardsley Elementary School's ranking?
Beardsley Elementary School is ranked #9118 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beardsley Elementary School often compared to?
Beardsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valle Verde Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beardsley Elementary School?
432 students attend Beardsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Beardsley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beardsley Elementary School?
Beardsley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beardsley Elementary School offer ?
Beardsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beardsley Elementary School part of?
Beardsley Elementary School is part of Beardsley Elementary School District.
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