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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 2023-24 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 18,785 students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
Public Schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
18,785 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
784 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
67 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,868 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,223 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
1,528 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,960 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
97 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,028 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,259
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,931
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,030
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,957
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,005
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,113
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,191
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,069
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,230
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,375 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,745 is less than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$251 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$258 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,375
$14,448
Spending / Student
$13,745
$13,834
Best Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Grades: K-6
| 920 students
Rank: n/an/a
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Grades: K-6
| 989 students
Rank: n/an/a
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Grades: K-6
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: n/an/a
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Grades: K-6
| 872 students
Rank: n/an/a
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Grades: K-6
| 965 students
Rank: n/an/a
4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9210
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-8011
Grades: 7-8
| 786 students
Rank: n/an/a
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 698 students
Rank: n/an/a
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Grades: K-6
| 839 students
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Grades: K-6
| 861 students
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521
Grades: 7-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: n/an/a
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211
Grades: 7-8
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Grades: K-6
| 625 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 18,785 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District?
60% of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $13,745 is less than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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