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Bakersfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 29,256 students in Bakersfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bakersfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
45 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
29,256 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,395 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked #1706 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1663 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
140 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
327 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
23,576 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
2,306 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,463 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
3,313
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,036
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,214
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,353
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,262
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,303
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,310
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,138
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,327
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,103 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$471 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,221
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,103
$18,236
Best Bakersfield City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Grades: K-5
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #66.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Grades: K-6
| 854 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Grades: K-6
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Bessie E. Owens Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Grades: 4-6
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Henry Eissler Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1010.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1111.
Munsey Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Brave Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #1212.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 San Emidio St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1313.
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 946 students
Rank: #1414.
Voorhies Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Grades: K-6
| 969 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Grades: K-6
| 914 students
Rank: #1616.
Frank West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Benton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1717.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #1818.
Bessie E. Owens Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Grades: K-3
| 636 students
Rank: #1919.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Marie Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2020.
Curran Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #2121.
Ramon Garza Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Grades: K-5
| 780 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Caroline Harris Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hort Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2424.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Verde St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #2525.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Grades: K-6
| 791 students
Rank: #2626.
Compton Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #2727.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Walter Stiern Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #3030.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #3131.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
College Heights Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Sunny Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Grades: K-6
| 858 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leo G. Pauly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
313 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
Rank: #3434.
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #3535.
Myra A. Noble Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District manages 45 public schools serving 29,256 students.
What is the rank of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District is ranked #1706 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield City School District?
81% of Bakersfield City School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bakersfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,103 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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