Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School serves 877 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 877 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School 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 Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #4278 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is Highland High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chipman Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Henry Eissler Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Highland High School Math: 21% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,128 students10
0.8 miles
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777 0.8 9-12 2,128 - Bakersfield Chipman Junior High School Math: 24% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 892 students10
1.2 miles
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210 1.2 7-8 892 - Bakersfield Henry Eissler Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 575 students10
1.2 miles
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250 1.2 K-6 575 - Bakersfield Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 647 students10
1.5 miles
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960 1.5 K-5 647 - Bakersfield Paul L. Cato Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 949 students10
1.5 miles
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245 1.5 6-8 949
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