Donald E. Suburu
Tel:
(661) 665-8190
- Donald E. Suburu serves 741 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Donald E. Suburu placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Donald E. Suburu's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Donald E. Suburu is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Donald E. Suburu is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3651 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 19% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lakeside Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donald E. Suburu is Independence High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tevis Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bill L. Williams Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Bill L. Williams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 962 students
1.1 miles
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070 1.1 K-6 962 - Bakersfield Sing Lum Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 734 students
1.3 miles
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611 1.3 K-6 734 - Bakersfield Tevis Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 780 students
1.3 miles
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211 1.3 7-8 780 - Bakersfield Douglas J. Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1,137 student
1.5 miles
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689 1.5 K-6 1,137 - Bakersfield Laurelglen Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 585 students
1.8 miles
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444 1.8 K-6 585
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