Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
Tel:
(661)631-5490
- Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School serves 876 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School's student population of 876 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 876 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4567 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 24% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Highland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1984 students
0.8 miles
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)872-2777 0.8 9-12 1984 - Bakersfield Chipman Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 817 students
1.2 miles
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5210 1.2 7-8 817 - Bakersfield Henry Eissler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 591 students
1.2 miles
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5250 1.2 K-6 591 - Bakersfield Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 624 students
1.5 miles
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5960 1.5 K-5 624 - Bakersfield Paul L. Cato Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 970 students
1.5 miles
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5245 1.5 6-8 970
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