Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
Tel:
(661)631-5490
- Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School serves 877 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.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #4203 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Highland High School Grades: 9-12 | 2128 students
0.8 miles
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)872-2777 0.8 9-12 2128 - Bakersfield Chipman Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 892 students
1.2 miles
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5210 1.2 7-8 892 - Bakersfield Henry Eissler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 575 students
1.2 miles
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5250 1.2 K-6 575 - Bakersfield Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 647 students
1.5 miles
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5960 1.5 K-5 647 - Bakersfield Paul L. Cato Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 949 students
1.5 miles
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5245 1.5 6-8 949
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