Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 23 public schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, serving 18,248 students.
- Public schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District are Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Stockdale Elementary School and Earl Warren Junior High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District |
| School District Website | http://www.pbvusd.net |
| School District Phone Number | (661)831-8331 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 23 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 18,248 Students | 6,196,381 Students |
| # of Teachers | 710 Teachers | 264,762 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 50% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 61 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,657 Students | 719,628 Students |
| % Asian Students | 9% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 10,544 Students | 3,366,787 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 58% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 1,684 Students | 337,803 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 3,706 Students | 1,437,368 Students |
| % White Students | 20% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 106 Students | 28,797 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 490 Students | 273,034 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,324 | 530,332 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,998 | 455,112 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2,010 | 454,412 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,940 | 446,053 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,075 | 465,277 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,807 | 470,673 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,016 | 484,739 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,036 | 474,585 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,042 | 472,087 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 493,582 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 481,886 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 473,644 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 485,844 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,006 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,675. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,210 is less than the state average of $10,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $139 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $142 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,006 | $10,675 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,210 | $10,743 |
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Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Amy B. Seibert Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661)832-4141
Grades: K-6 | 715 students
- Berkshire Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 57%
Rank: Top 50%3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-9472
Grades: K-6 | 990 students
- Bill L. Williams Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 50%5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)837-8070
Grades: K-6 | 962 students
- Buena Vista Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 50%6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)831-0818
Grades: K-6 | 946 students
- Charles H. Castle Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)834-5311
Grades: K-6 | 843 students
- Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)665-9471
Grades: K-6 | 540 students
- Douglas J. Miller Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Bottom 50%7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)836-6689
Grades: K-6 | 1,137 student
- Earl Warren Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 68%
Rank: Top 30%4615 Mountain Vista Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)665-9210
Grades: 7-8 | 891 students
- Fred L. Thompson Junior High School Math: 15% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-8011
Grades: 7-8 | 765 students
- Laurelglen Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-4444
Grades: K-6 | 585 students
- Leo B. Hart Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 50%9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-1296
Grades: K-6 | 721 students
- Louise Sandrini Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)397-1515
Grades: K-6 | 667 students
- O. J. Actis Junior High School Math: 21% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Bottom 50%2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)833-1250
Grades: 7-8 | 673 students
- Old River Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank: Top 50%9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-7009
Grades: K-6 | 862 students
- Panama Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Bottom 50%9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)831-1741
Grades: K-6 | 854 students
- Ronald Reagan Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
Rank: Top 20%10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)665-8099
Grades: K-6 | 938 students
- Roy W. Loudon Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 50%4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)398-3210
Grades: K-6 | 791 students
- Sing Lum Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 57%
Rank: Top 50%4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-1611
Grades: K-6 | 734 students
- Stine Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank: Bottom 50%4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-1022
Grades: K-6 | 655 students
- Stockdale Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank: Top 30%7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-7835
Grades: K-6 | 646 students
- Stonecreek Junior High School Math: 27% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 50%8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-4521
Grades: 7-8 | 969 students
- Tevis Junior High School Math: 31% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661)664-7211
Grades: 7-8 | 780 students
- Wayne Van Horn Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)324-6538
Grades: K-6 | 584 students
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