Top Rankings
Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 19,366 students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
19,366 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
840 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, which is ranked #794 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#763 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,740 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$380 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Spending
$324 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,641
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,740
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
Best Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Gr: K-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Gr: 7-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Gr: K-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Gr: K-6 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Douglas J. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Gr: K-6 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Tevis Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Gr: 7-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8900 Westwold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Louise Sandrini Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Bill L. Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Gr: K-6 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Gr: K-6 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Sing Lum Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Gr: K-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Westholme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Gr: K-6 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Charles H. Castle Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Gr: K-6 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Stonecreek Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Gr: 7-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Laurelglen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Stine Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Gr: 7-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District manages 26 public schools serving 19,366 students.
What is the rank of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is ranked #794 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
62% of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Panama-Buena Vista Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,740 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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