Beardsley Elementary School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Beardsley Elementary School District, serving 1,908 students. Beardsley Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Beardsley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Beardsley Elementary School District are San Lauren Elementary School, Beardsley Junior High School and North Beardsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Beardsley Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.beardsleyschool.org |
| School District Phone Number | (661) 393-8550 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,908 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 85 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Beardsley Elementary School District, which is ranked #911 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #817 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 50% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 810 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 42% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 48 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 887 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 47% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 149 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 299 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 195 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 218 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 189 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 230 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 199 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 221 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 169 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 188 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,638 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,258 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $24 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $22 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,638 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,258 | $14,597 |
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Beardsley Elementary School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- San Lauren Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:6/, Top 50%5210 Victor St.10
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Grades: K-6 | 407 students
- Beardsley Junior High School Math: 22% | Reading: 39%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%1001 Roberts Ln.10
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Grades: 7-8 | 357 students
- North Beardsley Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 21%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%900 Sanford Dr.10
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Grades: K-6 | 733 students
- Beardsley Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 18%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1001 Roberts Ln.10
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Grades: K-6 | 411 students
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