Bessie E. Owens Intermediate
Tel:
(661)631-5950
- Bessie E. Owens Intermediate serves 611 students in grades 4-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Bessie E. Owens Intermediate's student population of 611 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bessie E. Owens Intermediate's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bessie E. Owens Intermediate is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4628 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bessie E. Owens Intermediate is Kern County Community (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rafer Johnson (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bessie E. Owens Primary (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Bessie E. Owens Primary Grades: K-3 | 719 students
0.5 miles
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661)631-5420 0.5 K-3 719 - Bakersfield Williams Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 455 students
0.9 miles
1201 Williams St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661)631-5840 0.9 K-5 455 - Bakersfield Rafer Johnson Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 56 students
1.0 miles
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5863 1.0 K-8 56 - Bakersfield Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 852 students
1.1 miles
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661)631-5280 1.1 K-6 852 - Bakersfield Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
1.1 miles
816 Lincoln St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661)631-5340 1.1 K-5 523
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