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 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 19,369 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 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
25 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
19,369 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
818 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, which is ranked #803 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#794 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
62%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,662 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,261 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$303 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$296 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,662
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,261
$18,396
Best Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Grades: K-6
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Earl Warren Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Grades: 7-8
| 985 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Grades: K-6
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #66.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #77.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Grades: K-6
| 826 students
Rank: #88.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 Westwold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #99.
Douglas J. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Grades: K-6
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1010.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Grades: K-6
| 868 students
Rank: #1111.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Grades: K-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1212.
Tevis Junior High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 842 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: K-6
| 962 students
Rank: #1414.
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Grades: K-6
| 749 students
Rank: #1515.
Louise Sandrini Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1616.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Grades: K-6
| 923 students
Rank: #1717.
Charles H. Castle Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #1818.
Sing Lum Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Grades: K-6
| 771 students
Rank: #1919.
Stonecreek Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Grades: 7-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #2020.
Laurelglen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
O. J. Actis Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Westholme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 700 students
Rank: #2222.
Stine Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #2323.
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #2424.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #2525.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Grades: 7-8
| 762 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District manages 25 public schools serving 19,369 students.
What is the rank of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is ranked #803 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 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 Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
62% of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% 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 24:1, 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 $15,261 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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